Youth soccer treasurer arrested
EXETER » Police have charged a man with theft and receiving stolen property after he was accused of embezzling more than $66,000 from a youth soccer association where he served as treasurer.
Robert Cymbor, 49, of the 4800 block of Club Drive, Exeter, was charged by police after the Exeter Youth Soccer Association became aware of a pattern of suspicious activity in which Cymbor, who served as the organization’s treasurer, allegedly wrote checks for himself for unknown reasons, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
The Exeter Youth Soccer Association Board of Directors voted to suspend Cymbor from the as-
sociation’s activities and as treasurer of Exeter Youth Soccer Association following an internal audit of the association’s finances, according to the Exeter Youth Soccer Association’s website.
“The Board subsequently voted on February 25th, 2018 to permanently remove Mr. Cymbor from Exeter Youth Soccer Association as Treasurer and Coach to further investigate the results of the audit,” read the statement on the association’s website. “The Board is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in representing EYSA and the community. The Directors are gathering information and taking the appropriate steps to lead this organization forward and to continue providing excellent opportunities for our players and volunteers.”
Upon further investigation, police found that the suspicious activity included checks written by Cymbor to his family members. Bank statements and copies of checks were obtained by Santander Bank and upon reviewing the information, the Exeter Youth Soccer Association found 256 checks were made out to Cymbor from June 1, 2011 to Jan. 17, 2018, totaling $83,218.16. Of the 256 checks, only 32 could be linked to legitimate expenses. Those checks totaled $10,032.28, according to court documents.
In addition, police said, 16 checks were made out to family members totaling $5,028.10. Only two of those checks could be linked to legitimate expenses totaling $475. 83. Ten checks were also made out to “cash,” which totaled $4,816, three of which were linked to legitimate expenses totalling $1,460.
Police said a total of 245 unauthorized checks were cashed or deposited into Cymbor’s bank account in the amount of $81,067.15.
According to court documents, Cymbor provided documentation through his attorney showing $3,774.61 in Exeter Soccer Youth Association expenses that were paid by him through his personal account. Police say after subtracting four duplicate legitimate expenses for $1,412.02, Cymbor would receive credit for $2,362.59.
Cymbor additionally gave the association $12,500 toward restitution, leaving an outstanding balance of $66,204. 56, according to court documents.
Cymbor was arraigned Thursday before District Judge Sandra L. Fegley in Exeter Township. Cymbor is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 29. Bail was set at $50,000 unsecured. He remains free pending further court action.