Suspect in $100,000 embezzlement failed to surrender

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 60-year-old Carson City woman, suspected of embezzling $100,000 from her former employer, who failed to turn herself in.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Sandra Kay Hunter.

A felony arrest warrant was issued for Hunter in early February. She had been questioned in connection with the disappearance of $100,000 from her employer, Property Management & Maintenance, and agreed to turn herself in if there was an arrest warrant.

Deputies said she recently moved out of her residence in Carson City and left no information about her relocation.

According to investigators, Hunter worked at the front desk at the company which manages rental properties and collected rent money. Her employers began reviewing financial records at the end of the year and discovered $83,773.78 missing between April 2008 and December 2009.

The day after Hunter was questioned about the deposit books, she reportedly left a voicemail that she was sick and wouldn't be in to work. She also removed her personal items and three employee files, including her own, according to reports.

The first time officers attempted to question Hunter while she was living in Gardnerville, the suspect said she was ill, but finally admitted deputies to her home.

After several interviews where she denied involvement, Hunter reportedly admitted taking money twice a month, but disputed the total. She thought $42,000 was more accurate, according to reports.

The company hired an accountant who found a total of $99,358.78 missing from two accounts.

According to reports, Hunter said she had medical bills and no insurance.

A search of her criminal record revealed a previous conviction for embezzling $44,000 from a title company. She also said she owed the Internal Revenue Service which was why she didn't have a bank account.

At the conclusion of her last interview with investigators on Jan. 8, Hunter agreed to turn herself if there was an arrest warrant.

The warrant was issued in early February, and Hunter failed to surrender.

She is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall, 175 pounds, heavy build, brown eyes, shoulder-length dark brown hair.

Secret Witness is offering $250 for information leading to her arrest and conviction.

Anyone with any information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call sheriff's investigator Greg Rooney, 782-9926, Douglas County Secret Witness, 782-7463, or the dispatch center at 782-5126.