Model Train Manufacturer in Missouri Victim of $200K Embezzlement Scheme

Jessica L. Harris, 30, of High Ridge, Missouri, has been arrested and charged with embezzling more than $200,000 from model train manufacturer, Micro Engineering, Inc., where she had been employed as office manager. According to reports, Harris forged checks for her own benefit over a period of about 5 years. According to her LinkedIn page, Harris is also the owner and co-founder of a arts and crafts business called Cap-itudes! Harris was an 8 year employee of the company.

I wonder where she got the money to start the business...

Read the story here, here and here.

Update (9/2/11): Harris has been formally was indicted on five counts of mail fraud in connection with her alleged theft of what is now believed to be at least $225,000 from model train maker, Micro Engineering.