School Employee Charged With Computer Theft

Last updated on Wednesday, July 19, 2006

(WEST LAFAYETTE) - A Purdue University employee is accused of stealing computer and other electronic equipment from the university.

Electronics Shop Coordinator Richard Lowe was arrested after $21,000 worth of electronics were discovered at his house during a police search.

Lowe has been placed on unpaid administrative leave during an investigation.

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