Former Planned Parenthood Executive Andrea Peoples Accused Of Embezzlement

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A former Planned Parenthood executive stood facing theft charges Wednesday.

Andrea Peoples, 41, was arrested at her Burr Ridge home a few weeks ago.

Planned Parenthood claims she embezzled more than $100,000 between July 2015 and April 2017.

The nonprofit said Peoples made unauthorized purchases using the company credit card.

Another charity, the Chicago House and Social Service Agency -- which focuses on support for people affected by HIV/AIDS and the broader LGBTQ community -- has since launched an investigation.

Peoples worked there from August 2018 until her firing earlier this month.