Former North High School coach accused of theft

The Terre Haute Police Department is issuing an arrest warrant for a former head coach of a Vigo County high school dance team for alleged theft from a monetary account.

This story is developing, and information on the case and the suspect, Xavier Ellison, is limited at this time. Police are searching for Ellison; it has not been confirmed he is in custody.

According to THPD Public Information Officer Ryan Adamson, the department was contacted by school officials on Dec. 17 regarding an undisclosed amount of money missing from a Terre Haute North Dance Team fund.

"Upon investigation,  a warrant has been obtained for an adult male coach affiliated with the team," Adamson said, identifying the suspect as Ellison.

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