GWINN, MI— A Gwinn man has been charged with embezzling funds from a Forsyth Township business.
Township Police say Jonathan Barnes, 22, was arraigned Monday on one count of embezzlement—between $20,000 and $50,000. He was investigated by the Forsyth Township Police Department when Larry’s Family Foods learned there was a large discrepancy in gift card sales. Barnes was employed at Larry’s at the time.
Police say they discovered Barnes had pre-loaded several thousand dollars onto gift cards, then used them at local businesses and online vendors for personal purchases.
He remains lodged in the Marquette County Jail. A preliminary hearing is set for July 15.
