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Dawson County church treasurer accused of stealing thousands

handcuffsLEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A woman in rural Dawson County has been accused of stealing from the church she served as treasurer.

Court records show 34-year-old Candice Hasbrouck, of Cozad, is charged with theft. A public phone listing for her couldn’t be found. Her attorney didn’t immediately return a call Wednesday from The Associated Press.

Authorities say she’s been treasurer at St. John’s Lutheran near Cozad since 2009. An audit of the church books shows that more than $46,000 is missing.

Hasbrouck’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 2.

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