Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant case of alleged workplace theft, Tina Marie Kulvik, 47, of Thief River Falls, has been charged with two felony counts of theft after an internal investigation at Northdale Petro Pumper uncovered nearly $30,000 missing from ATM operations under her supervision.
Kulvik, serving as an assistant manager, was responsible for managing and refilling the store’s ATM. Between February 5, 2024, and January 24, 2025, discrepancies were noted between the amounts withdrawn from the bank to fill the ATM and the amounts actually deposited. Surveillance footage allegedly shows Kulvik placing cash into her sleeve on multiple occasions.
An investigation revealed that approximately $26,680 was unaccounted for between July 24, 2024, and January 24, 2025, with an additional $3,300 missing between February 5 and July 24, 2024. When confronted, Kulvik reportedly admitted to taking $1,500 but denied stealing larger amounts.
Kulvik has been summoned to appear in court. If convicted, she faces significant penalties under Minnesota law.
Did You Know?
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Defendant: Tina Marie Kulvik, DOB: 04/12/1978
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Charges: Two felony counts of theft
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Statutes: Minnesota Statutes 609.52.2(a)(1), 609.52.3(2), and 609.52.3(3)(a)
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Maximum Penalties: Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a $20,000 fine for theft over $5,000; up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine for theft between $1,000 and $5,000
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Total Amount Allegedly Stolen: Approximately $29,980
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Court File No.: 57-CR-25-270
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Prosecutor File No.: 25-600-33
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.