Flo’s Pristine’s Employee Charged with Allegedly Stealing Thousands in Jewellery

A 26-year-old housekeeper from Ladyville has been charged with burglary after allegedly stealing over $19,000 worth of jewellery and cash from her employer’s walk-in closet in Belize City.

The accused, Samara Moody of Perez Road, Ladyville, appeared before Magistrate Ludlow Black today and pleaded not guilty to a single count of burglary with intent to steal. She was granted bail of $2,000 under strict conditions.

Moody was an employee of Flo’s Pristine, a business that provides cleaning services.

The incident occurred last month, on June 27, at a Belize City residence, a client of Flo’s Pristine. The client told police that she had specifically instructed Moody not to enter or clean any closets in the master bedroom. However, upon returning home later that evening, she found the closet had been cleaned, and several valuable items were missing.

Police say surveillance footage confirmed that only Moody and the homeowners were seen entering and exiting the property that day.

After several failed attempts to get Moody to return the items, a wanted poster was issued by authorities.

Police say Moody later turned herself in and, during a video-recorded interview, admitted to taking the stolen items.

As part of her bail conditions, Moody must stay at least 100 yards away from the complainant, refrain from contacting her or her family, and sign in weekly at the Ladyville Police Station.

Her next court appearance is scheduled for 4 September 2025.