Connecticut Woman Accused of PTO Theft

(Ansonia, Connecticut)

Ansonia police Thursday arrested a Myrtle Avenue woman they say stole $21,000 from the Prendergast School Parent Teacher Organization.

Kelly Kahyaoglu, 48, surrendered to police about noon on a warrant charging her with first-degree larceny.

She was released on a written promise to appear at Superior Court in Derby July 11.

“This arrest is a result of a complaint made in January of 2012,” a prepared statement from Lt. Andrew Cota said. “The total amount that was determined to be missing from the account was approximately $21,000.”

The Prendergast PTO has instituted stricter controls on its funds.