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St. Joe’s Hamilton staffer charged in connection with thefts from dispensary

A staffer at St. Joe's Hospital is facing charges in connection with alleged dispensary thefts between August and December of 2021, say Hamilton police. Global News

A worker from St. Joseph’s Hospital is facing a pair of charges in connection with alleged thefts from a dispensary system, according to Hamilton police.

Investigators say the discovery was made after quality control audits alerted staff to discrepancies in their automatic system.

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The police probe determined the dispensary had been accessed multiple times between Aug. 17 and Dec. 9, 2021, without a doctor’s written order.

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A 35-year-old from Hagersville has been charged with theft under $5,000 and breach of trust.

She’s expected in court in late February.

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