Princeton Police File Photo

Princeton Police file photo.

(Keith Brown/The Times)

PRINCETON - An employee at the Princeton University Store has been charged with stealing $26,000 from the cash register at the Nassau Street shop over a 16-month period, Princeton police said.

Daniel Herman was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of theft by deception, police said.

Police allege Herman, 28, of Hillsborough, stole cash at various times during the 16-month period.

A police spokesman said the store discovered Herman's alleged thefts and notified police. The store also provided surveillance footage of Herman allegedly stealing the money.

Herman was booked at Princeton police headquarters and released after posting $5,000 bail.

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