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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Woman faces theft, forgery charges

Authorities have accused a Coralville woman of stealing from a local supermarket.

Tabitha Galloway, 21, was charged Jan. 4 with second-degree theft and forgery.

According to the arrest affidavit, Galloway went to the Waterfront Drive Hy-Vee at 6:53 p.m. She had a fraudulent check made out to herself for $804.18, the affidavit said, and she obtained the money.

According to the affidavit, on Jan. 21, Galloway went into the Dodge Street Hy-Vee with another fraudulent check, this time with the amount of $801.18. She again obtained the money from that check, the report said.

The affidavit also said security videotapes from both Hy-Vees showed Galloway cashing in the checks. In total, Hy-Vee lost $1,605.36.

In the affidavit, Galloway said, she received $25 for cashing both checks when interviewed by officials.

According to the affidavit, a warrant is out for Galloway’s arrest,

Second-degree theft and forgery are Class-D felonies.

— by Kayli Reese

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