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Woman linked to fake refunds

PPG worker accused of theft

CRANBERRY TWP — A Beaver County woman allegedly issued false reimbursements to her father and her son's girlfriend using a database at her job.

Robin M. Morrow, 44, of New Brighton is charged with felony counts of altering an access device, conspiracy to commit theft by deception or false impression, theft by deception or false impression and misdemeanor conspiracy to commit theft by deception or false impression.

According to court documents, Cranberry Township police were contacted in January by a forensic auditor who was investigating alleged fraudulent activity at PPG. The company “creates, tracks and monitors refunds or reimbursements for customer claims,” according to the complaint.

On Dec. 13, Morrow allegedly created an entry in the computer database by logging in as a former co-worker. The entry was backdated for Feb. 2, 2017, and issued to “Bob Morrow” for $497.18. The check was cashed Dec. 26.

The complaint indicates no proof of purchase was connected to the entry, and a photo of a Beaver County home connected to the claim was not accurate.

Investigators also found that duplicate claims were made for $1,585.08 in September and December 2018. Two checks for the same claim were written to “Alexandra Michalik” and “Alex Michalik” in those instances, the complaint states. Images connected to the database entry were not accurate, police said.

Initially, Morrow denied knowing Robert Morrow, and said she had no relationship with Michalik. She said she did not receive any of the funds. The complaint notes that Michalik and Robin Morrow have the same address in Ambridge, Beaver County.

Investigators went to that residence Jan. 31, and both Robin and Robert Morrow were there. Robin Morrow “reluctantly acknowledged Robert was her father,” the complaint states. When questioned further, she repeatedly told investigators she did not receive any of the money, and provided no further details.

Robin Morrow told police her son had previously been in a relationship with Michalik. She said Michalik believed the second check was a school loan reimbursement, and realized the mistake after depositing it. When police questioned why no effort was made to repay the amount, Robin Morrow said she did not receive any of the money.

Michalik told police she was in a relationship with Morrow's son, and confirmed she believed the second check was a student loan reimbursement, and that the claim was made online.

Robin Morrow was arraigned Feb. 13 and released on her own recognizance pending a March 1 preliminary hearing.

Meanwhile, Robert Morrow and Alexandra Michalik each have charges pending for their alleged involvement in the case.

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