Patrick Van Cott, director of food services for Plymouth Public Schools, faces charges for allegedly stealing school supplies and food to stock his personal snack shack. He has been accused of larceny exceeding $1,200, with evidence including surveillance footage showing him loading stolen equipment into his truck. The investigation began after the assistant superintendent received an anonymous tip, and witnesses confirmed they had seen Van Cott taking food products for over 16 years. He pleaded not guilty and is held on $50,000 bail, with a court hearing scheduled for July 21.
Van Cott was seen loading a stainless steel refrigerator valued at $2,269 into his truck from Plymouth Community Intermediate School, raising suspicions of theft.
An anonymous tip highlighted ongoing thefts, leading to an investigation revealing that Van Cott had been stealing supplies for over 16 years.
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