Clerk Arrested for Stealing Lottery Tickets

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By Rob Dew

Story Created: Aug 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM EDT

Story Updated: Aug 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM EDT

Lexington Co., SC (WOLO)-- A Lexington County woman is accused of cashing in more than $2,000 worth of stolen lottery tickets.

Deputies say Jessica Peralta stole more than 200 lottery tickets from C-Mart convenience store on Two Notch Rd. where she was working as a clerk.

If convicted Peralta faces five years in prison and up to a $50,000 fine.

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