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Dog Sitter Accused Of Stealing $17K Worth Of Merchandise, Westport Police Say

A dog sitter from Fairfield County has been accused of stealing approximately $17,000 in merchandise, police say.

Westport Police Department (50 Jesup Road)

Westport Police Department (50 Jesup Road)

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Westport Police were dispatched to a local residence on the report of a larceny on November 26, 2018.

The victim claimed that she employed a dog sitter named Jill Campoli from Shelton during several trips she had taken throughout the past year and a half. She further stated that more than $17,000 worth of jewelry and cutlery had been taken from her home, according to police.

Further investigation revealed that Campoli allegedly sold many of the stolen goods to a local precious metal dealer, police said.

Police received a warrant for Campoli’s arrest. She turned herself in Wednesday, March 27 around 5:45 a.m.

Campoli was charged with second-degree larceny. She was unable to post her $50,000 bond and was transported to Norwalk Court for arraignment.

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