Woman accused of trying to steal $52K through fraudulent refunds at Northwest Freeway business

June 4, 2026 - 02:49

A woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she tried to steal more than fifty-two thousand dollars from her employer by processing fraudulent refunds. April Timberlake was taken into custody following an investigation by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

The alleged scheme took place at a business located along the Northwest Freeway. According to officials, Timberlake attempted to process a series of fake refund transactions, which would have funneled a total of roughly $52,000 into her own hands. The exact details of how the refunds were processed have not been released, but investigators believe the plan was uncovered before the full amount could be taken.

Timberlake now faces a charge related to theft. The case highlights ongoing concerns about internal fraud within retail and service industries, where employees may have direct access to financial systems. The Precinct 4 Constable's Office did not provide additional information about the specific business or how long the alleged activity had been going on. Timberlake's legal status and any potential court dates were not immediately available. The investigation remains active.