Bank Teller Arrested After Stealing $60,000 From Customer Accounts

A bank teller in Memphis is in police custody after authorities accused him of stealing $60,000 from customer accounts. The suspect, 24 year old Demeries Coplin Brooks, reportedly carried out the scheme while employed at a First Bank branch on Poplar Avenue.

Investigators say the theft occurred between December 2023 and February 2024. Brooks allegedly used outdated withdrawal slips to process unauthorized cash transactions. A fraud investigation eventually linked the suspicious activity directly to his terminal.

Following the discovery, local police charged Brooks with several counts of theft of property, forgery, and criminal simulation. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond.

This case highlights the importance of regularly monitoring your bank statements for unauthorized activity. Even with traditional banking institutions, human error and internal fraud remain risks that account holders should watch for carefully.