“Homebuyer” Arrested for Stealing Over 200K in Jewelry and Knickknacks
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As the housing slowdown occurs and real estate agents are desperate to show homes to any warm bodies the incidents of theft are going to increase. Agents should take care to get identification and vet homebuyers before taking them out to see homes if at all possible.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - An unemployed San Jose woman was arrested and accused of stealing more than $200,000 in jewelry and knickknacks during real estate open houses.
Susan Hjeltness, 47, allegedly pulled off the thefts by posing as a home buyer with her 13-year-old son and an adult companion. While touring homes, she unlocked a door or window and returned later, according to San Jose Police Detective Corey Green.
“I’ve seen every scam possible, but this is probably one of the newest ones,” Green said. “It was well thought-out.”
At least 10 homes were burglarized, Green said. Police became involved after a homeowner noticed Sunday that 200 of his wife’s Hummel figurines worth about $200,000 had vanished a few days after the house was shown, Green said. via the AP Wire |
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Comment by Pia on 24 October 2006:
Wow, I guess that woman really thought about that one. Yes, people have to be very careful everytime they have open houses, making sure all doors are locked after and all valuables are put away in a safe place during the open house. Good article it’s always good to know these things. We also have some good articles and tips at http://www.glgi.net Its a Florida Mortgage Website.
Comment by lou on 21 February 2007:
serves the criminal right, ya get whats coming to you, thank god she was caught, hope I can raise my son on the right path now ………she is his bio mother we are praying for 10 years, she did not plea bargan, my son will be 18 and can make his own choice when she is relesed, and he will be an honest hardworking man by then, without the corruption of this Bi^%ch