Alachua Hitchcock's employee accused of staging attack to cover theft

An employee at the Hitchcock's grocery store in Alachua has been accused of staging an attack to cover up the theft of $16,000 from the store's safe. Authorities allege the incident was fabricated by the staff member to hide the missing funds.

The investigation into the matter is ongoing. No further details regarding the identity of the employee or the specific circumstances of the alleged theft have been released at this time.