Former Girl Scout Treasurer Arrested for Felony Theft

Photo courtesy of Delaware State Police.

FRANKFORD, Del. - Delaware State Police have arrested 52-year-old Kelly M. Raab of Frankford, a former Girl Scout treasurer, for felony theft. 

Police say on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at approximately 3:14 p.m., the Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit met with local Girl Scout Troop representatives regarding a theft.

Police say Raab was identified as the former treasurer of the Girl Scout Troop.

According to police, following a ten-month investigation, troopers discovered that Raab issued and cashed fraudulent checks in addition to making unauthorized payment card transactions during her time as treasurer with the Girl Scouts from January 2018 to November 2022. 

According to police, Raab turned herself into Troop 4, where she was charged with felony of theft over $1,500.

Police say Raab was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on her own recognizance. 

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