BELLINGHAM — The president of a Bellingham bookkeeping and accounting firm allegedly embezzled nearly $200,000 out of a client’s accounts and transferred it into her own in 35 transactions over a two-month time frame.
Bellingham police booked Sara Ann Greenleaf, 45, Monday, Nov. 4, on suspicion of eight counts of first-degree theft and 27 counts of second-degree theft. Jail records show Greeleaf was released later Monday on personal recognizance.
Greenleaf is listed as the president of Greenleaf Bookkeeping and Accounting Services, according to the business’ website, which said she provides her expertise to a number of local non-profits, including Wild Whatcom.
The victim was an individual who hired Greenleaf to handle their bookkeeping a few years ago, Whatcom County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Evan Jones told The Bellingham Herald.