Court documents say five employees at the Best Buy store in Silverdale, Wash., have been arrested and accused of taking about $45,000 from the company.

According to a Kitsap County sheriff's deputy's statement, the four men and one woman were buying products with an employee discount, then returning them for a full refund. The loss prevention manager contacted the sheriff's office.

The Kitsap County prosecutor's office says the investigation is continuing. No charges have yet been filed.

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Information from: Kitsap Sun, http://www.kitsapsun.com/

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