Police in Hickory tell an investigation is underway after nearly $200,000 was reported missing from a local church.
According to the Hickory Police Department, investigators got a tip that $180,000 was missing from Highland Baptist Church.
No arrests have been made yet, and the church hasn’t publicly commented about the missing funds.
Dave Faherty learned that investigators have recommended a forensic accountant for the case. Police detectives say they’re working closely with the church.