Employee Charged with Stealing from Sault Ste. Marie Business

46-year-old accused of taking three bank deposits over several months

Mar. 10, 2026 at 1:03pm

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Police in Sault Ste. Marie have arrested a 46-year-old man who was an employee of a local business on Great Northern Road. The man is accused of stealing three bank deposits from the business between August and December 2025.

Why it matters

Theft from employers can undermine trust within a workplace and lead to financial losses for small businesses. This case highlights the importance of strong internal controls and oversight to prevent employee theft.

The details

According to police, an investigation revealed that the accused, Joseph Carbone, had stolen three bank deposits from the business where he was employed at the time of the reported thefts. Carbone has been charged with theft over $5,000.

  • The thefts were reported to have occurred between August and December 2025.
  • Carbone was arrested by police on Friday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Joseph Carbone

A 46-year-old man who was an employee of the business on Great Northern Road where the thefts occurred.

Sault Ste. Marie Police

The law enforcement agency that investigated the reported thefts and made the arrest.

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What’s next

Carbone is scheduled to appear in court on July 6, 2026 to face the theft charges.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for businesses to have robust internal controls and oversight to prevent employee theft, which can have significant financial and trust implications for small organizations.