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Former Girl Scout Troop Treasurer Arrested for Felony Theft


Date Posted: Monday, October 16th, 2023

Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Kelly M. Raab of Frankford, Delaware, for felony theft on Thursday morning.

On January 31, 2023, at approximately 3:14 p.m., the Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit met with local Girl Scout Troop representatives regarding a theft. Kelly Raab was identified as the former treasurer of the Girl Scout Troop 45. Following a ten-month investigation, troopers discovered that Raab issued and cashed fraudulent checks in addition to making unauthorized payment card transactions during her time as treasurer with the Girl Scouts from January 2018 to November 2022. The total loss amounted to more than $12,000.

On October 12, 2023, Rabb turned herself into Troop 4, where she was charged with the following crime:

  • Theft over $1500 (Felony)

Raab was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on her own recognizance.

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