NORMAN, Okla. — The former executive director of a Norman children's advocacy organization has been indicted on seven counts of embezzlement after investigators determined that more than $219,000 was taken from the nonprofit and spent on personal expenses, including plastic surgery, airfare, Airbnb stays and online shopping.

Andree Harper, 46, formerly the executive director of Mary Abbott Children's House in Norman, surrendered to authorities at the Cleveland County Jail on Saturday, October 24, 2026, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).

Harper was indicted October 8 by the Oklahoma Multi-County Grand Jury on seven counts of embezzlement. A Cleveland County District Court judge subsequently issued a warrant for her arrest.

Her bond was set at $100,000.

Audit Uncovered More Than $219,000 in Missing Funds

According to the OSBI, an audit conducted in May 2025 uncovered financial irregularities involving multiple accounts belonging to Mary Abbott Children's House.

The audit determined that Harper had allegedly embezzled more than $219,000 between 2022 and 2025 while serving as the organization's executive director.

Investigators reported that the money was used for a variety of personal purchases and expenses, including:

• Plane tickets and airline luggage fees

• Airbnb accommodations

• Plastic surgery charges

• Amazon purchases

• Venmo transactions

• Purchases at various fast-food restaurants

The audit found that funds had been taken from several organizational accounts, including accounts held at multiple banks and accounts associated with Amazon and Venmo.

Norman Police Requested State Investigation in October 2025

The Norman Police Department requested assistance from the OSBI on October 23, 2025, to investigate allegations of misappropriation of funds.

OSBI special agents identified Harper as the suspect and examined the financial records and audit findings.

Following the investigation, agents submitted their report to the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office for review.

The case was subsequently presented to the Multi-County Grand Jury, which returned the seven-count indictment on October 8, 2026.

After the Cleveland County District Court issued an arrest warrant, Harper turned herself in on October 24.

The OSBI acknowledged the Norman Police Department and Oklahoma Attorney General's Office for their assistance with the investigation.