$50K Internal Theft At Nashua FLIR Cameras: Police

NASHUA, NH — A former Nashua FLIR Systems worker was arrested on charges she stole more than $50,000 worth of camera equipment and sold it over eBay, police announced Tuesday. Jennifer Tanguay, 33, of Lowell, Massachusetts, was arrested Sunday and charged with felony theft, according to Nashua police Lieutenant Craig Allard.

Allard said in a statement that in November, officers received a report from FLIR management that Tanguay had stolen more then $15,000 worth of products and sold them over eBay. FLIR manufactures forward-looking infrared radar cameras, which are used by law enforcement agencies to track suspects — among other applications. (Sign up for free daily newsletters and breaking news alerts from Nashua Patch.)

"Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division furthered the investigation and obtained eBay records," Allard said. "It was learned that $56,962.58 worth of Flir products were sold on eBay."

Tanguay was released on $25,000 bail pending an arraignment November 8 in Nashua District Court.

Photo: Jennifer Tanguay's mugshot. (Credit: Nashua Police Department)