In re the Claim of Panek

Main, J. P.

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed March 21, 1984, which ruled that claimant was entitled to receive benefits.

Claimant was employed by the City of Syracuse and was serving as an auto mechanic crew leader on a probationary basis.* When a number of expensive new tires were stolen during his shift as crew leader, claimant was suspended and later discharged. In essence, the employer’s questionnaire and notices of suspension and discharge accused claimant of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and a failure to perform duties on security control…