Oct 29, 2024

Hays man arrested for allegedly stealing over $6,000 from Dillons

Posted Oct 29, 2024 8:33 PM
Hester photo Ellis Co. Jail
Hester photo Ellis Co. Jail

By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post

A 38-year-old Hays man was arrested on charges of theft from the store where he worked.

Hays Police Lieutenant Tim Greenwood said suspect Daniel Lee Hester allegedly stole money from a cash register over time beginning Sept. 21

Hester allegedly stole from Dillons, 515 W. 27th St., where he was employed. He was arrested at his workplace on Oct. 21 and booked into the Ellis County Jail the same day.

Greenwood said Hester allegedly embezzled $6,025, which is classified as a felony.