Lexington Police Seek Community Help in Theft Case

News Summary

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a theft incident captured on surveillance footage at a business on Prides Way on March 14, 2025. The suspect stole items valued at over $2,000, and the police are asking residents for assistance in identifying the perpetrator. In another case, 39-year-old Wendy Griffith faces serious charges for cashing forged checks while employed at Webster’s Engine Alley, amounting to over $56,000. The community is urged to stay vigilant and report any information.

Lexington Police Need Your Help: Thief Caught on Camera!

Hey, Lexington residents! We have some important news that requires the keen eyes of our community. The Lexington Police Department is currently on the lookout for a suspect involved in an unfortunate theft incident that occurred at a business in the 100 block of Prides Way. This theft took place on March 14, 2025, and it’s leaving many folks concerned.

According to the authorities, an individual was captured on surveillance footage, and they are accused of stealing multiple items from the store. The total value of these stolen goods exceeds a whopping $2,000! That’s a lot of hard-earned cash disappearing in a flash. The police need our help to identify this suspect, so if you recognize any familiar features from the footage or have any information at all, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Detective Tomaino is the point of contact for this case and can be reached at 803-358-7271 or via email at mtomaino@lexsc.gov. If you prefer to stay completely anonymous, you can also share tips through Crimestoppers by dialing 1888-CRIME-SC or visiting www.midlandscrimestoppers.com. And guess what? If your information leads to an arrest, there may be a cash reward waiting for you!

Wendy Griffith Faces Serious Charges Following Check Forgery Case

Wendy Griffith, aged 39, has found herself in some big trouble. It seems that while working at Webster’s Engine Alley, Griffith is accused of cashing stolen checks that she forged. Reports show she allegedly managed to forge 145 checks totaling an eye-popping $56,678.30 between January 3, 2023, and September 16, 2024. That’s a staggering amount!

These forged checks ranged in value from $100 to $600, and Griffith apparently cashed them at a nearby Mini Food Mart as well as through a PayPal account. The financial fallout for Webster’s Engine Alley has been severe, with a net loss amounting to $52,421.18 after accounting for withheld payroll and other deductions. It’s an unfortunate hit for a business that Griffith had been a part of for 18 long years!

Initially performing administrative functions, Griffith had access to sensitive financial information but lacked the proper authority to issue checks. It seems that somewhere along the line, she made some very poor choices. After being caught, she was fired on September 18, 2024, and in a twist of fate, she eventually confessed to her illegal activities.

Now, Griffith faces serious repercussions. She is charged with 145 counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument as well as one count of theft by deception for more than $10,000—this is not something to take lightly! Her schedule now includes an arraignment in Fayette District Court on Thursday, where she will answer for her actions.

The community is understandably shaken, and many locals are talking about how rare incidents like these can usually be. It’s important to stay vigilant and informed. If you have any information on either case or are simply looking to support the community, keep your ears open!

Remember, if you see something, say something. Let’s work together to keep our town safe!

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Additional Resources

• ABC Columbia: Lexington Police Need Help Identifying a Suspected Thief
• Kentucky.com: Local Crime News
• WKYT: Lexington Restaurant Group to Pay Millions in Wage Theft Settlement
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• Fox 56 News: Lexington Police Searching for Man with Theft Warrant
• Google Search: Crime in Lexington
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• Lexington Leader: Ambulance Thief Arrested
• MSN: Lexington Restaurant Group to Pay Millions in Settlement