Burlington woman arrested after allegedly presenting invalid check at check cashing business

Hunter
05/04/25

A Burlington woman wanted since last July has been arrested and charged with theft.

According to police, 31-year-old Ayana Wylie was at the Coralville Check Into Cash location on the Coralville Strip and cashed a check for over $4450. The check reportedly came back invalid.

The business sent a certified demand of payment letter that was eventually picked up by Wylie on June 21^st.  After allegedly making no attempt to repay the money, a warrant was issued on July 18^th.

Wylie remained at large until April 25^th when the University of Iowa Public Safety Department arrested her.  She’s charged with 2^nd degree theft and could face up to five years in prison if convicted.

Wylie posted bond on April 28^th and was released pending arraignment.