Bookkeeper Accused of Stealing HOA Funds in Martin County for Personal Use

Authorities say Alexandra Gonzalez may have stolen close to $200,000 from homeowners associations. This is a large amount of money for personal spending.
By Newsroom | Crime, Florida |

Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, a former bookkeeper for Avant-Garde Property Management, is the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the Martin County Sheriff's Office. Authorities allege Gonzalez systematically diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from homeowners associations she managed, using the funds for personal expenses, including what prosecutors term "vain pursuits."

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Investigators claim Gonzalez, 46, wrote checks directly to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period. Subpoenaed records reportedly detail the expenditure of these funds on shopping sprees, plastic surgery procedures, and lavish vacations. Law enforcement further alleges she concealed the thefts by creating fake invoices and ledger entries, and by forging the signatures of authorized account holders.

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Gonzalez, who reportedly worked as a property manager and bookkeeper, is now on the run. The Martin County Sheriff's Office has requested public assistance in locating her, and also urges anyone who believes they may have been victimized in a similar manner to come forward. Gonzalez has a prior arrest for knowingly driving with a suspended, revoked, or canceled license.

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The alleged scheme targeted multiple homeowners associations in the Martin County area. The precise amount stolen is still under investigation, though one report suggests it could be close to $200,000. The Martin County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is leading the search.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez and what is she accused of?
Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, a 46-year-old former bookkeeper in Martin County, is wanted by the sheriff's office. She is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from homeowners associations she managed.
Q: How did Gonzalez allegedly steal the money?
Investigators claim Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts and created fake invoices and forged signatures to hide the thefts.
Q: What did Gonzalez allegedly spend the stolen money on?
Prosecutors say the stolen funds were used for personal expenses like shopping sprees, plastic surgery, and vacations.
Q: What is the estimated amount of money stolen?
While the exact amount is still being investigated, one report suggests it could be close to $200,000.
Q: What is the Martin County Sheriff's Office doing?
The sheriff's office has issued an arrest warrant for Gonzalez and is asking for the public's help in finding her. They also want anyone who might have been a victim to come forward.