Cleaning Lady Steals Thousands, Pawns Valuables

0:00Tampa Bay stories making news on March 3rd. A 31-year-old cleaning lady named Ashley Hernandez faces new theft charges in Polk County after deputies linked her to stolen jewelry from. Multiple clients. She was first arrested last month for taking nearly $12,000 worth of items from one woman's home during three visits from December 2, February. Investigators recovered some pieces at a local pawn shop where she made 12 shady transactions. Meanwhile, a friend of that victim reported missing $350 in valuables from her own home in Brandon. Deputies say Hernandez pawned the goods using fake owner details, and some jewelry got sold or melted down before they could grab it. She's also charged with grant theft from someone over 65. Word of the arrests spread fast on the Polk County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, prompting another woman from Mulberry to come forward. She hired Hernandez for cleanings on January 26th, February 13th, and February 23rd. Then noticed her white gold ring gone from the bathroom. She positively

1:04identified it at the pawn shop, complete with Hernandez's sign receipt and thumbprint. This marked Hernandez's third arrest since February 18th, including a pickup on a Hillsboro County warrant for grant theft. Officials recovered evidence from 12 pawn slips tied to her, showing a pattern of quick crimes even after bonding out of jail. Sheriff's deputies suspect more victims and urge anyone who use her services to check valuables and call in. She still has pending charges in Hillsboro County as the case builds. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com