Bay Minette cleaning lady booked on felony elderly exploitation in $400k theft probe

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (NBC 15) — A Bay Minette woman is accused of stealing nearly $400,000 in cash from a private residence over several months while working as a cleaning lady, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said it received a report on Tuesday about the theft of a large amount of U.S. currency from a home. The victims told investigators that nearly $400,000 in cash had been taken and identified their cleaning lady as the primary suspect.

Investigators identified the suspect as Tabitha White, 28, of Bay Minette, and interviewed her about the theft, the sheriff’s office said. During the interview, White told investigators that over the course of several months, she had taken “handfuls” of cash while cleaning the residence.

As the investigation continued, investigators said they learned White had allegedly used stolen funds to purchase numerous items. That information led to a search warrant being executed at her residence, where investigators seized documents related to the purchases and items believed to have been bought with the stolen money.

The sheriff’s office said evidence seized included vehicles, four-wheelers, electronics, lawn equipment, construction supplies and other property.

White was charged with one felony count of financial exploitation of the elderly. The sheriff’s office said additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues. 

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Bay Minette cleaning lady booked on felony elderly exploitation in $400k theft probe