Portland, Tennessee woman charged with theft in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Portland, Tennessee woman is charged with theft in Simpson County.

On Friday, Oct. 30, Franklin police say they responded to The Mint Gaming Hall in Franklin regarding a report of a stolen wallet.

Authorities say the victim stated his wallet went missing while he was playing a machine.

While observing surveillance footage, authorities say a woman could be seen placing the wallet in her pocket.

Police say they approached a female subject, later identified as 29-year-old Amber Pendergraph of Portland, Tennessee.

Authorities say Pendergraph admitted to picking up the wallet and counting the money inside. Police say she also possessed two bank cards from the wallet.

Pendergraph was arrested and remains at the Simpson County Jail.

She faces charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000.