If you're going to (allegedly) steal...

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(*tongue planted firmly in cheek*)

If you're going to (allegedly) steal a half-million dollars, what better purpose than to buy controlling interest in an ice rink along with a new ice resurfacer? 

http://www.wcti12.com/news/LaRoque-Silent-on-Federal-Indictment/-/13530444/15579314/-/dc1yg9z/-/index.html

LaRoque is accused of buying an unusual array of items, including a gold necklace from Caesar's Palace Resort in Las Vegas, ten jewel encrusted Faberge eggs, and an ice skating rink in Greenville.

In 2009, the indictment alleges a $141,500 check was used for LaRoque's wife to buy a controlling interest in Bladez on Ice, a skating rink on Red Banks Road in Greenville. Months later, $20,000 was funneled to buy a 1997 Olympia Ice Resurfacer.

They've had to cancel skating for several days recently due to "issues with the ice."  Maybe someone repossessed the Olympia.  Hope the rink doesn't fold as a result of the scandal, they're hiring and taking applications for summer skating camps.