A North Liberty woman has been accused of stealing money from a cash register at her place of employment.

Marilyn Tomas, 61, 410 Ashley Court Apt. 320, was charged Oct. 19 with third-degree theft from Target, 1441 Coral Ridge Ave.

According to a Coralville police complaint, police officers arrived at the store around 11:25 a.m. and met with Target staff who confirmed Tomas was a store cashier.

According to police, Tomas admitted taking approximately $570 from a store cash register between Sept. 17 and Oct. 18.

Third-degree theft is an aggravated misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison and a maximum fine of $6,250.

— by Quentin Misiag