James Killen stole the cash from Lebowski's in Glasgow's Finnieston between October 22 and 30, 2018
James Killen, 36, stole the cash from Lebowski's in Glasgow's Finnieston between October 22 and 30, 2018. Killen, of Auchterarder, was employed as the general manager at the time.Killen was caught after an audit into the banking process took place. Killen pled guilty to the single charge of embezzlement at Glasgow Sheriff Court.The court heard that Killen was employed as general manager of Lebowski's from 2015 until his 2018 arrest. Two duty managers also worked with him at the time.
The owners of Lebowski's emailed senior employees, including Killen, about a new banking process in August 2018. This stated that it was the responsibility of the duty managers to process and collate the takings. The cash as well as a print-out of the takings were to be kept together. The takings would be banked and a receipt obtained the following day.Prosecutor Victoria Keel said: "It became apparent that no banking receipts were available from 22 October to 30 October.Management spoke to Killen who provided "no explanation" but issued an apology for not following the new process.
The lawyer added: "He was going through a difficult personal period - there was a marital break down leading to excessive drinking and his judgment was affected."He said: "Don't construe that by your bail being continued that you will avoid a custodial sentence.
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