An eastern Nebraska woman has been accused of stealing a prescription painkiller from a nursing home.

A news release from the office of Saunders County Attorney Scott Tingelhoff says 27-year-old Nicole Chase faces up to 5½ years behind bars if convicted. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 20.

Ashland police say Ashland Care Center reported last month that the narcotics were missing and likely were stolen. The center’s top administrator, Ben Eddy, declined to comment to The Associated Press.

A phone listing for Chase couldn’t be found. Her lawyer didn’t return an Associated Press call.