On Tuesday, 40-year-old Wade Bryan, the former secretary at North Laurel Elementary School, was indicted on two counts of theft over $1,500.
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Last summer, Bryan was responsible for incoming Pre-K tuition and funds for the school's pizza fundraiser.
Police say he stole nearly $5,000 in funds.
"District Officials conducted an internal audit for other financial activity Wade was responsible for and discovered he had taken incoming cash proceeds from the Pre-K tuition program and only deposited incoming checks to the district's bank account," said Delaware State Police.
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Authorities say the school district was tipped off after the checks from the fundraiser hadn't cleared parents' bank accounts.
In total, $3,198.50 from the fundraiser and $1,775.00 from the Pre-K tuition funds were stolen.
Bryan turned himself into the police and was released on his own recognizance.