MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) — A woman has been charged with a felony after authorities said she stole over $500,000 from a Mattoon dentist.

According to a charging document from the Coles County State's Attorney, Rebecca S. Gutierrez stole money from Brian Hastings and Hastings and Havlik Family Dentistry between June 2020 and September 30, 2025.

She has been charged with a class 1 felony for stealing between $500,000 and $1 million dollars.

Gutierrez has a preliminary hearing scheduled on October 16.

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