CMPD officer accused of stealing from man he arrested

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An officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is accused of stealing from a man he arrested recently.

The department said 48-year-old Henry Chapman, who's been on the force since Sept. 2009, was charged with embezzlement after the arrestee reported it to the CMPD. The arrest happened on Thursday, March 14, in the University City area.

After an investigation, officers charged Chapman with one count of embezzlement. He was then taken into custody. CMPD said Chapman will remain on unpaid administrative leave as an internal investigation continues.

WCNC Charlotte reviewed the arrest warrant for Chapman, which showed he's accused of taking $900 from the arrestee.

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