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Computer, Ledgers Turn Up Missing After Company Fire
Bookkeeper Arrested After Fire Breaks Out

UPDATED: 2:07 pm EST January 6, 2006

MENTOR, Ohio -- Several items were discovered missing from an office after a fire broke out at the Industrial Dock Door on Tyler Boulevard, according to a news release.

Officials said a computer, computer discs and ledgers were missing from the officer where the fire started.

The company's bookkeeper, Bernice E. Trussell, 48, was arrested after an investigation and she faces arson, breaking and entering and theft charges in connection with the incident.

She is expected to be arraigned in court Friday.

Officials said Trussell entered the building in the arly-morning hours and took the computer and other items, then attempted to cover up the theft. She is suspected of stealing money from the company. There is an investigation under way into how much money was taken from the company.

Officials said the stolen items were recovered.