Man Stole Over $7K From North Jersey Pub, Cops Say

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — A Sussex County man is facing charges after he was caught stealing thousands of dollars from his employer, police said.

Rayan Pourshariati, 20, of Hardyston Township, was arrested last month after stealing from his employer, the Irish Cottage Inn in Franklin, officials said Friday.

An investigation found that Pourshariati, who had been employed at the establishment for several years, under-ringed cash transactions and retained customer payments for personal gain, according to police.

The total amount of money stolen exceeded $7,000, officials added.

Pourshariati was charged with third-degree theft and issued a court summons.