PTO treasurer charged with stealing more than $50k from Deptford schools

DEPTFORD, N.J. - A South Jersey woman is accused of taking advantage of her job, stealing thousands from the schools that employed her.

What we know:

Tara Webb was arrested on Monday and charged with theft of movable property in breach of her duty as a fiduciary.

Police say the woman, who was acting as the "Parent Teacher Organization" for both Shady Lane and Pine Acres schools in Deptford Township.

She is accused of stealing more than $50,000, and was lodged at Salem County Jail on a warrant.

What you can do:

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact them.