Hollis Woman Charged with Stealing from Merrimack Flower Shop

MERRIMACK, NH – A woman suspected of stealing money from a local business was arrested last month on multiple charges, according to police.

Judith Ann Davey, 64, of Terrell Lane in Hollis, was arrested on June 24, 2016, by Hollis Police and charged with five counts of theft and criminal trespass.

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In April of this year, investigators began looking into claims by the owner of the Merrimack Flower Shop that there were discrepancies with money that had been taken in from customers, according to Det. Scott Park.

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The business owner suspected that a former employee – Davey – had allegedly been stealing money from the store.

“After a brief investigation, police interviewed Davey, and were able to confirm the shop owner's suspicions,” according to Park. “Davey was advised police would be concluding their investigation, and also told Davey she was not allowed back on the property.”

Last month, the business owner contacted police again to report “a disturbing package” in the shop’s back room. His wife reportedly found a box with flower shop clothing on the front steps of the shop along with a handwritten note, allegedly by Davey, which indicated that they were being left for another shop employee, according to the report.

Later in the day, a plastic bag filled with animal feces was aso reportedly found, allegedly left by Davey, according to Park.

Davey was arrested, processed, and released, and is due in court on Aug. 18.