The Orange County Convention Center draws more than just out-of-town delegates.

It's popular with locals who enjoy a range of public shows: the auto show, the boat show, the home and garden show, and numerous athletic events.

Most of those people pay for parking, between $20 and $40, depending on vehicle size.

Each year, more than 560,000 vehicles pass through the parking booths. But last year, during a four-month span, thousands of patrons were paying a thief.

An Orange County comptroller’s audit of parking fee collections at the Orange County Convention Center reveals thousands of dollars were allegedly stolen by a parking attendant, who now faces trial for felony grand theft.

Zillah Bell was arrested and charged after the missing parking revenue was discovered last year.

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