Walmart Employee Arrested for $10,000 Theft in New York

David Ashworth, a 51-year-old employee at the Walmart in Victor, New York, was arrested after allegedly stealing over $10,000 during his shift. Deputies from the Ontario County Sheriff's Office reported that Ashworth took money from a register, concealed it in a money bag, and hid the pouch until the end of his shift, when he retrieved it and left the store. The total amount stolen was $10,047. Ashworth was charged with third-degree grand larceny, arraigned, and released on his own recognizance, with a future court date scheduled in Victor Town Court. Investigations and arrest details were consistently reported across multiple sources, confirming the sequence of theft, arrest, and legal proceedings. The case highlights concerns about employee theft and store security at retail locations.