An employee is wanted for theft of money and a check from his employer on Monday, Paphos police reported.

According to Paphos assistant police chief Michalis Nicolaou, the case was reported on Saturday by the 43-year-old employer. According to the complainant, the employee who worked as a distributor at a trading company on October 25 allegedly stole company funds as well as a cheque.

The suspect had been assigned to deliver products to customers and to collect payments. According to the complaint, he returned with the company vehicle and left without handing over the proceeds.

On November 20, the suspect allegedly unsuccessfully tried to cash a company cheque. An arrest warrant was issued against him and he is now wanted.