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3141 2015-11-22 Troop D Lake Charles Casino Employee Arrested for Theft

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November 22, 2015
Lake Charles Casino Employee Arrested for Theft

LAKE CHARLES, LA - A casino employee has been arrested for stealing gaming chips from a Lake Charles casino.

On November 20, 2015, Troopers assigned to the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division received information from surveillance agents with L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles concerning a casino employee from Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles exchanging Golden Nugget casino chips for L’Auberge casino chips.

The next day, Golden Nugget surveillance agents monitored the activities of casino blackjack dealer 52-year-old Cindy Thompson of Lake Charles during her shift. Agents observed Thompson place chips into her apron multiple times. Golden Nugget security officers detained Thompson until Troopers arrived.

During an interview, Thompson admitted to taking chips during her shift and showed where she hid the chips. Thompson stole at least $1000.00 in chips.

On November 21, 2015, Troopers arrested Thompson and booked her into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center for felony theft. Bond was set at $5,000. The investigation is continuing.

Contact Information:
Sgt. James Anderson
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (337) 491-2932
james.l.anderson@la.gov
www.LSP.org
www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice
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