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Naples bellhop charged with check fraud

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A former bellhop and valet at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club is accused of stealing a guest's checkbook, and writing himself a $45,000 check.

Naples Police arrested Abraham Duran Wednesday, the incident occurred back in February.  The victim said her account was overdrawn after she got home from a week long stay at the hotel.

Investigators believe Duran stole the victim's checkbook when he carried her belongings to her room.

The human resources director at the hotel saw a similarities between Duran's signature on the check and his signature on other employment documents.

A man fitting his description was caught on surveillance camera cashing the check at a Naples Bank of America.

The hotel's general manager says Duran was fired for another issue before they realized he was a suspect in this case.

The general manager says the hotel is cooperating with the investigation.