Five people have been charged after they allegedly stole from Rico’s Pizzeria at the Arnot Mall.
According to the New York State Police, the suspects stole unauthorized checks from the restaurant and cashed them at various banks in the area.
One of the suspects in a former shift manager for the pizza place.
According to police, Elmira resident Dominic Palmieri has been charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument, burglary, petit larceny and conspiracy.
Towanda resident Dannielle Leskoven and Elmira resident Jamison Randall were charged with possession of a forged instrument, grand larceny and conspiracy, while Towanda resident Anngelica Morrow and Elmira resident Luna-Holly Foster were charged with possession of a forged instrument, petit larceny and conspiracy.
State police were made aware of the scheme in January.
