A local homeowner recently noticed that cash was disappearing over the past few weeks. Unsure how it was happening, he mentioned his concerns to a neighbor who also used the same cleaning lady. The neighbor immediately said that he, too, had noticed money missing, confirming that something was wrong.
The homeowner then contacted Shomrim for assistance. Shomrim advised him to install hidden cameras in the areas where he kept money so they could understand what was going on and who was taking it.
After installing the cameras, the next time the cleaning lady returned, money went missing again. The homeowner called Shomrim, and they reviewed the footage together, clearly seeing the cleaning lady taking cash.
When Shomrim first spoke to her, she denied everything and insisted she had not taken any money. However, after they showed her the video footage, she was shocked to see that Shomrim had clear proof. With nothing left to deny, she confessed and promised to return all the money.
She contacted a family member, who came and brought the stolen funds. A total of $15,000 was returned: $10,000 to one victim and $5,000 to the other.
This incident is an important reminder for the community:
- When hiring anyone, always be aware of what areas they are entering.
- Do not leave workers fully alone in your home, especially where you keep valuables.
- Never leave valuable items visible, and always store them in secure locations.
- Cameras can make the difference between having a suspicion and having proof.
