Leader Staff
A Tigerton woman facing a felony theft charge is accused of stealing jewelry from a friend who also happens to be a Shawano police officer.
Patricia A. Anderson, 52, allegedly stole a guitar, bracelet, necklace and diamond rings from Heidi Thaves, the police department’s K-9 officer, while staying at her home in the town of Herman, according to the criminal complaint.
Value of the jewelry stolen was placed at more than $6,000, according to the complaint.
Anderson had been renting a room from Thaves when the alleged thefts took place between May and September 2013, according to the criminal complaint.
Thaves discovered several items missing in early 2014 and discovered the items had been pawned at pawn shops in Shawano and Schofield.
According to the complaint, Anderson told Shawano County authorities she had a gambling problem and would pawn some of Thaves’ items, returning them if she won.
Anderson could face a maximum 3½ years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted of felony theft. She is also charged with three counts of misdemeanor theft.
Anderson is free on a $500 signature bond and is due in court for an adjourned initial appearance June 29.
