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MACON, MO. -- A Macon, Mo. convenience store employee is now in jail after being accused of theft.

Lenton Cruz Tillman, 39, of Macon, was arrested by Macon County Sheriff's Department Tuesday.

The owner of the convenience store began noticing the cash receipts and lottery tickets coming up short, so she reported them as thefts.

Tillman was indicted in May by the Grand Jury following an investigation by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with stealing property valued at $500 or more, but less than $25,000.  

Tillman is currently being held in the Macon County Jail on a $20,000 cash only bond.

His initial court appearance is scheduled for July 11 before Circuit Judge Frederick Tucker.