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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Ritz Theater business manager charged with theft
SCRANTON — The former business manager of the Ritz Theater is facing theft charges filed Wednesday. James Olecki, 48, of Clarks Summit is accused of stealing more than $74,000 from Ritz PAC Holdings, according to a criminal complaint. The charges stem from a report from Joshua Balz, who told police Olecki stole from business accounts made through his designated debit card, charges read. Balz is majority owner and managing member of Ritz PAC LLC, Ritz Entertainment and Masterbalz LLC, which collectively own and operate the Ritz Theater and Noir Dark Spirits Restaurant. 'Balz indicated that a former business manager, James Olecki had stolen from the business accounts,' the complaint reads. 'Olecki was employed as a manager (CEO) and had financial access . . .' Balz approached Olecki on Jan.15, regarding fraudulent charges on a 'Cash App,' police say. Olecki responded, 'all good.' Following the communication, however, Olecki stopped showing up to meetings and his behavior changed. Balz pulled his debit card and noted that each fraudulent transaction was linked to Olecki's debit card. 'Olecki offered no explanation or supporting documentation for the illegitimate purchases,' the complaint reads. 'There was no evidence that the expenditures from Olecki's debit card and checks were related to any approved or official business purchases.' Oleck is charged with theft by unlawful taking. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 9 before District Judge Paul Ware.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Former manager allegedly steals over $74K from Ritz Theatre
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The former business manager of the Ritz Theatre in Scranton allegedly stole over $74,000 from the business. According to police, James Olecki, 48, made $74,892.47 worth of illegitimate transactions using a debit card assigned to Olecki. Police say Olecki was employed as a manager (CEO) and had financial access to the business. A coworker approached Olecki about suspicious Cash App transactions on January 15 on an account that was strictly used for paying the company's mortgage, officers reported. Tractor-trailer driver charged after hit-and-run on I-80 Police say Olecki stopped showing up to meetings and offered no explanation or supporting documentation for the transactions. As stated in the affidavit, 'there was no evidence that the expenditures from Olecki's debit card and checks were related to any approved or official business purchases.' Olecki's employment was terminated on January 27, and he now faces theft charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
