THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WTXL) - Two people have been arrested for their involvement in a $1.5 million theft from Millpond Plantation in Thomasville.
Michael "Mike" Crozier and Carrie Crozier were arrested on Dec. 20 and 21 respectively by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The GBI was requested to start an investigation into the theft and misappropriation of funds of Millpond Plantation on April 26 by the Thomas County District Attorney’s Office.
An audit conducted on Millpond Plantation business records indicated discrepancies and funds believed to be missing.
The GBI began an investigation, coordinated with auditors to further the audit of records, receipts and business documents to further look into other areas where funds were taken.
According to the GBI, to date, approximately $1.5 million has been identified as being taken from the business.
Agents are still completing interviews of witnesses and vendors associated with Millpond Plantation where original receipts and documentation were obtained to identify legitimate and fraudulent purchases and expenditures.
Michael, who was employed as the Manager of Millpond Plantation in Sept. 2005, is being charged with 11 counts of felony theft by taking.
Carrie, who was the wife of Michael while he was working at Millpond Plantation, is facing four counts of felony theft by taking.
Both were taken to the Thomas County Jail.
The above charges are thefts by the Croziers' which took place in Thomas County. Agents have also determined other thefts occurred outside of Thomas County.
Agents will talk with the appropriate prosecutors in the respective jurisdictions for possible additional charges in those areas. The case is still active and ongoing.
The case will be provided to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution when the investigation is complete.
