A 32-year-old man is in custody after stealing over $80K in deposits from a Springdale restaurant

St. George, Utah – According to police, a man is arrested after stealing over $80K in deposits from a Springdale restaurant on June 29.

A 32-year-old Max Perkins Stern is in jail facing 19 counts of theft after a Springdale restaurant discovered more than $80,000 missing, according to arresting documents.

The investigation into the theft began when the restaurant began noticing the deposits were not being sent to the bank.

Police say Stern had recorded 54 deposits in the business records but never completed them and each of which allegedly took place during the suspect’s shifts.

“The owner was able to provide documentation showing on at least 54 occasions Max completed the necessary paperwork at the business and is seen leaving the business with cash on a person. The owner then provided her bank statements for the business since February showing on those 54 occasions the money reported to be deposited was never deposited or dropped off,” court documents read.

Police say the owner tallied the total loss since February to over $83,000.

According to the Springdale Police department, the charges have been submitted to the Washington County Attorney’s Office for review.