 An investigation by the Bemidji Police Department has uncovered several items worth thousands at the home of a former Bemidji State University employee. According to the search warrant, some items were purchased with the university's credit card. Confiscated items include a tractor, bed, mower, knives, among other items. There was an internal audit done on former director of facilities, Jeffrey Sandy, after questionable purchases were discovered. The auditor met with Sandy last October. It was at that time Sandy indicated he used the wrong card on those purchases which sold over $36,000. The investigation continued and Sandy's questionable transactions increased to over $83,000. Upon further review of his business credit card, Sandy's alleged total theft was just over $50,000 from 2010 to 2017. The Bemidji Police Department initially received a report of the employee theft from Bemidji State last October. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.