Far Rockaway, NY (May 24, 2026)
A cleaning lady was arrested after thousands of dollars were allegedly stolen from a local home over an extended period, following a coordinated response by the NYPD and Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol.
According to community safety officials, the homeowners became concerned after money repeatedly went missing from the residence. After installing cameras inside the home, they discovered that the person responsible was a cleaning woman who had been working there.
The information was turned over to authorities, leading to a coordinated operation between police and RNSP members. The worker was taken into custody shortly afterward.
The incident serves as an important reminder for families to take basic precautions when hiring anyone to work inside a private home. Community members are encouraged to ask for references, verify information when possible, and avoid leaving cash, jewelry, or other valuables in unsecured areas.
Simple steps such as securing valuables, keeping records, and installing basic in-home surveillance can help protect families and provide critical evidence if something goes wrong.
Residents who believe they may be victims of theft by someone working in their home should not confront the individual directly. Instead, they should contact 911 and then call the RNSP 24-hour hotline at (516) 858-7300.
Authorities and community safety volunteers continue to urge vigilance, especially when allowing regular access to cleaning staff, contractors, aides, or other workers inside the home.
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stole from her place of work. The excellent #collaboration between the RNSP (Rockaway Nassau Shomrim) and the @NYPD101Pct Day Tour & Q-Team resulted in #OneUnder.@NYPDDetectives@NYPDQueensSouth#PublicSafety Tips:
* Before hiring someone to work in… pic.twitter.com/dp1dTTB6Od— RNSP (@RockawayNassau) May 24, 2026