Home Depot employee accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the store

A Home Depot employee on St. Croix is accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the Barren Spot store, authorities said.

Stefanie Matthew, 25, was arrested and charged with grand larceny and embezzlement by employee, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.

On March 6, 2025, detectives from the Economic Crimes Unit began an investigation into a criminal complaint against Matthew, according to the VIPD.

The investigation revealed that Matthew knowingly used her position as an employee at The Home Depot to embezzle at least $2,321.15 from the Barren Spot store between December 2024 to March 2025, police said.

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