FLOURTOWN, PA — A check to pay a loan for a new fire truck in Montgomery County was stolen en route to the lender, police said, and one person has been arrested.
The Flourtown Fire Company mailed the check as part of a scheduled loan payment for the truck. However, they said it never reach its destination.
Shortly thereafter the check was deposited, despite never being received by the lender.
The suspect has not yet been publicly identified by police, nor have been charges been announced.
The Springfield Police Department is leading the investigation. Flourtown Fire says they've provided information and documentation to assit.
Fire officials added that they're working with Firstrust Bank, their insurance provider, to be reimbursed for the lost funds so they can still pay the vehicle loan.
"As a volunteer fire company entrusted with public support and community resources, we take matters involving the Company's finances and financial accountability extremely seriously," Flourtown Fire Company president Jake Frye said in a statement. "We remain committed to responsible financial management, transparency, and maintaining the trust of our membership and the community."
The total amount of the stolen check was not disclosed by authorities.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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