The accused had already repaid the victims in full before sentencing
A Squamish woman who used her position as a bookkeeper to steal almost $200,000 from two North Vancouver dentists and an insurance company will not face jail time.In July 2019, one of the dentists noticed insurance payments to her practice showing up in her accounting system but not in her bank account. Further investigation found cheques that were cashed and not deposited, and insurance payments for treatments she did not actually do, which she reported to the North Vancouver RCMP.
Steffensen’s lawyer said, at the time the thefts began, she was feeling overwhelmed by financial problems. She also turned to gambling in hopes of making more money and for a feeling of escape. She was later diagnosed with a gambling disorder and depression. Steffensen told the court she was deeply remorseful and ashamed of her conduct and said she was trying to move on with her life.
Before handing down the sentence, North Vancouver Provincial Court Judge Patricia Bond acknowledged the harm that Steffensen’s actions had caused the victims.
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