A 29-year-old North Platte woman is being charged with a felony after she allegedly stole a money order from her employer.

On April 1, an officer from the North Platte Police Department met with management at Kwik Stop in regards to a suspected theft of a money order.

It was reported that Amber Alcott was an employee at the Kwik Top located at 1421 South Dewey.

Management claimed they discovered that Benitez had printed out a money order for over $500, but had not collected any money to pay for it.

They investigated and discovered that the money order was under the name of Benitez’ father, and the address listed on the money order was the same one she used on her employment application.

Officers made contact with Benitez, who admitted that she had printed the money order out for her own use, and stated that her father had nothing to do with the theft.

Benitez was placed under arrest and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center.

She is charged with felony theft by unlawful taking.