Cedar Rapids Man Accused of Embezzling $79,000 from Employer
A Cedar Rapids man, Jeffrey Garner, faces accusations of embezzling approximately $79,000 from his employer, Hobart Historic Restoration, by misusing company funds and credit cards for personal purchases between January 2021 and January 2026.
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, October 30, 2026 — A man from Cedar Rapids is facing accusations of embezzling a significant sum from his employer. Jeffrey Garner is alleged to have taken approximately $79,000 from Hobart Historic Restoration.
The accusations detail the alleged misuse of company funds and credit cards. These actions are reported to have occurred over a period spanning five years, from January 2021 to January 2026. The funds are reported to have been used for personal purchases.
The specifics regarding the legal proceedings, the exact nature of the personal purchases, or the method by which the alleged embezzlement was discovered were not provided in the initial summary. Information regarding any potential charges filed, court dates, or the current status of Garner’s employment with Hobart Historic Restoration was also not detailed.
Hobart Historic Restoration is a company involved in historic restoration work. The alleged embezzlement represents a substantial financial loss for the company. Further details regarding the investigation or potential outcomes are pending.
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