Washington Community Theatre treasurer accused of embezzling $41K from organization

The treasurer of the Washington Community Theatre is accused of embezzling over $41,000 from the organization.

The City of Washington Police Department said Wednesday that charges were filed against Andrew Mours, 35, following what it called an extensive investigation into misappropriation of funds from the organization.

Police said the investigation into the alleged embezzlement began in March when the organization reported it suspected financial discrepancies involving its treasurer. Investigators said they determined that in his role as treasurer, Mours unlawfully diverted money from the organization for his own personal use from May 2025 through December 2025. 

Police said that, based on financial records, witness statements, and admissions from Mours himself, investigators determined the organization lost just over $41,000.

Mours is also accused of trying to hide the alleged thefts by providing false financial information to the organization board and by altering financial records. That's when, according to investigators, the money led them to a second victim: the Teetotal Initiative. Police said the non-profit organization is missing more than $14,000.

Police say Mours had access to both sets of books, adding that kind of control can open the door to abuse.

"They need to have safeguards in place where there's more than one person who has access to the accounts and more than one person who is required to sign off on checks," Washington Police Detective Brady Stallings said. "There needs to be dual ownership around the clock."

Police said that Mours turned himself in after theft and forgery charges were filed on Wednesday. When confronted, police say Mours admitted to taking the money, telling investigators he used it for personal expenses, including gambling.

According to court records, an unsecured bond of $30,000 was set for Mours, who is due to face a preliminary hearing next month.