The Hatboro Police Department announced the arrest of Elmer Alexander Maquin-Tzul, 30, on charges of thievery and forgery from his former place of employment.
According to the report, employees of the El Limon restaurant at 222 N York Road reported a theft to Hatboro police in early October. An investigation found that Maquin-Tzul is a former employee of the restaurant and was terminated in July.
Following his termination, officials determined that he stole over 20 checks from the restaurant and began cashing them at various locations. The checks, each of which were made payable to himself, totaled over $60,000.
An arrest warrant was issued on October 28. Maquin-Tzul was taken into custody on October 30 and he was arraigned with bail set at 10% of $25,000. He was able to post bail the same day and was released from custody, the report said.
A preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 5.
Maquin-Tzul’s charges are below:
- 18 4101 (A)(2) FORGERY (F2)
- 18 4101 (A)(3) FORGERY (F2)
- 18 3921 (A) THEFT (F3)
- 18 4106 (A)(1)(II) ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD (F3)
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