Woman Charged For Stealing Laundry, Including US Postal Worker's Uniforms, At Apartment Complex, Police Say
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Police in Washington Township say a woman has turned herself in following a laundry room theft at an apartment complex. Police say 50-year-old Dona Tighe is currently in custody.
Washington Way Laundry room theft arrest. pic.twitter.com/6EQ5zmD7MY
— Washington Twp PD (@WashingtonTwpPD) June 11, 2019
According to police, Tighe turned herself in after seeing social media posts of herself stealing laundry from Washington Way Apartments on Friday. Police say United States Postal uniforms were stolen and they are working to retrieve that and other clothing.
Friday June 7th at approximately 9PM laundry was stolen from the dryers at Washington Way Apts. Detective Bureau is attempting to identify this female. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det.Sergeant Frattali at 589-0330 x1088. LMFrattali@pd.twp.washington.nj.us pic.twitter.com/MnRSTzrXoc
— Washington Twp PD (@WashingtonTwpPD) June 10, 2019
Stealing USPS worker's clothing could be a federal charge.
"They're federal employees and it could potentially lead to some issues if someone gets their hands on them, that would decide to wear the uniform out and about," Washington Township Police Capt. Christopher Pelosi said.
Tighe has been charged with theft of moveable property.