HATBORO, PA — A former Hatboro business employee accused of stealing and cashing more than $60,000 in company checks faces felony theft and forgery charges after his arrest Oct. 30, 2026, according to the Hatboro Police Department. Elmer Alexander Maquin-Tzul, 30, was arraigned with bail set at $25,000, requiring 10% to be posted, and was released after posting bail the same day.
The investigation began Oct. 6, when employees of a local business contacted Hatboro police to report a suspected theft.
Investigators determined that Maquin-Tzul had worked for the business before his employment was terminated in July 2026.
According to police, Maquin-Tzul allegedly stole checks from the business following his termination and began cashing them at multiple locations.
Authorities allege that he cashed more than 20 checks, all made payable to himself, totaling more than $60,000.
Following the investigation, police obtained an arrest warrant from Magisterial District Judge Stephens on Oct. 28.
Maquin-Tzul was taken into custody Oct. 30 and charged with two felony counts of forgery, theft by unlawful taking and access device fraud.
He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Rebar, who set bail at $25,000 with a 10% posting requirement. Maquin-Tzul posted bail and was released from custody that day.
A preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Stephens.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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