Case continued for officer charged in evidence locker theft



 Michael McCarthy is facing a felony charge of embezzlement.
A Providence police officer was expected in a courtroom Thursday but his case has been continued until March 11.
Michael McCarthy, a 36-year veteran, is facing a felony charge of embezzlement, for allegedly stealing an item from an evidence locker.
NBC 10 first reported about the charges against McCarthy when he was arraigned in October.
McCarthy was one of two officers with a key to the evidence locker.
An investigation was launched when an item due to be returned to its owner went missing.

McCarthy was suspended with pay.