An East Sacramento neighborhood sale participant called police Sunday after she realized one customer had decided to do a little shopping beyond the driveway and inside her home.
Police arrested a 45-year-old woman Sunday afternoon after she allegedly stole jewelry from the East Sacramento home while the homeowner was distracted by the sale, said Sacramento police Officer Konrad Von Schoech. He declined to release the suspect's name, pending further investigation.
About 12:45 p.m., the victim was participating in an annual yard sale on the 1400 block of 43rd Street when she noticed a stranger emerging from the back door of her home, Von Schoech said. The victim confronted the woman, who acted as if she was interested in buying items in the homeowner's garage. The homeowner then saw the woman leave in a green Jeep Cherokee, Von Schoech said.
Suspicious, the homeowner went inside and found that some of her jewelry was missing. She then called police, Von Schoech said.
Officers located the Jeep in the 2300 block of U Street, where they also found the suspect and her adult daughter. The 45-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of burglary, as well as three unrelated warrants, Von Schoech said. Her 23-year-old daughter was arrested on two unrelated warrants.
Officers also recovered the stolen jewelry, Von Schoech said.
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