Nordstrom employee allegedly steals over $14,000 in watches and clothes

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police say they prevented a Nordstrom employee from walking away with over $14,000 in merchandise. According to Northwest Regional Police, the theft happened at the store on 30 Distribution Dr. on Feb. 24 at around 11:09 a.m. When authorities got to the scene, they talked with loss prevention staff, who informed them that 46-year-old Anthony Best had tried to steal 12 watches and other clothing items. In total, the value of items Best is accused of trying to steal totaled over $14,000. Theft, fraud, and abuse accounts for millions of dollars in losses for companies in all industries. Background screening is the most effective way to ensure you are not hiring a thief. Trust EBS of Colorado to screen your employees and avoid costly losses on your worksite.