By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
The Olympian reports a now-former employee of VJs Bargain Barn in Rochester pleaded guilty today to eight counts of theft in connection with an investigation he stole more than $200,000 from his employer over a three-year period.
News reporter Jeremy Pawloski writes that the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office will recommend Larry Ledl, 45, spend two years in prison.
Ledl was arrested on Sept. 28 and released on bail.
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Greg Elwin said at the time Ledl opened a similar business in Chehalis following the alleged theft; Builders Surplus Northwest. However, an employee there said the owner was someone who was not Ledl.
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