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Police: Bank Error Costly

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: April 2, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY - Victor Miller should have returned the money, authorities say.

On March 2, he went into the Wachovia Bank at 6604 Massachusetts Ave. to cash a $500 check. But a teller's mistake led to his leaving the bank with $5,000, a police report said.

When the bank called Miller about the mistake, he denied receiving extra money, according to the report. Miller, 41, of 6903 Forest Ave., did not respond to further phone calls or a certified letter from the bank.

On Tuesday, he was arrested on a grand theft charge while in custody on unrelated charges. He remained in custody Wednesday with a total bail of $6,400.

Investigators say that Miller acknowledged taking the extra $4,500 but said he didn't realize it until after he left the bank, according to the report.

Miller said he wanted to return the money but it was stolen shortly after he received it, the report said.

Todd Leskanic

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