House cleaners accused of stealing jewelry, cash from elderly clients in Tamarac

Two house cleaners are accused of stealing jewelry cash and other valuables from elderly and affluent clients in Tamarac while posing as trusted workers according to the Broward Sheriff s Office Oscar German Munoz and Martha Cecilia Molano both of Coral Springs were arrested after a search warrant executed on May at their home turned up hundreds of suspected stolen items including necklaces rings watches coins and cash according to BSO The inquiry began in early April when an elderly couple in the Yardley region of Tamarac disclosed the theft of thousands of dollars in valuables from their home Detectives reviewed surveillance video that reportedly revealed Munoz and Molano arriving with cleaning supplies entering the casualties home after they left and exiting a short time later BSO detectives linked the pair to a pattern of similar thefts in the area believing they may be responsible for dozens of burglaries targeting elderly or wealthy residents Investigators explained the persons sold various of the stolen jewelry at pawn shops and used the money to pay for luxury trips abroad Munoz and Molano were charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure and grand theft between and stemming from a July matter The assessment is ongoing and personnel believe the defendants may have worked in other homes across Tamarac and Palm Beach County Anyone who believes they may have been victimized is urged to contact BSO Detective Danny Polo at - - Sheriff s executives also advise homeowners to thoroughly vet anyone hired to work in their homes including researching businesses online confirming licenses and insurance checking references and comparing estimates