{"id":276659,"date":"2026-05-19T14:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/276659\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:43:10","slug":"house-cleaner-arrested-for-stealing-clients-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/276659\/","title":{"rendered":"HOUSE CLEANER ARRESTED FOR STEALING CLIENT’S JEWELRY"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cape Coral, FL (May 19, 2026) \u2013 The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a jewelry theft investigation involving a residence in Southwest Cape Coral.<\/p>\n

On March 30, 2026, officers responded to a report of a past theft at a home in Southwest Cape Coral. The victim reported several pieces of jewelry missing, including vintage gold diamond rings. \u00a0The victim had employed Donald Claybaugh (DOB 12\/28\/1966) as a house cleaner who accessed and cleaned her residence on a monthly basis for compensation. At the time of the initial report, the victim did not wish to pursue charges.<\/p>\n

During the course of the investigation, the victim later located multiple pieces of the stolen jewelry at a local pawn shop and repurchased the items. The victim subsequently chose to move forward with charges.<\/p>\n

Detectives confirmed that multiple pieces of jewelry had been pawned at a Cape Coral business. A review of pawn records revealed several transactions linked to Donald Claybaugh between 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n

On May 14, 2026, Donald Claybaugh was arrested and charged with:<\/p>\n

Grand Theft (F.S.S. 812.014(2)(c)1)Dealing in Stolen Property (6 counts) (F.S.S. 812.019(1))<\/p>\n

Investigators are seeking additional potential victims who may have had similar experiences. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cape Coral Police Department at (239) 574-3223 or to submit a tip anonymously through Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).<\/p>\n

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