Pet Sitters Stole $100K In Jewelry From Burlington Co. Home: Police

EVESHAM, NJ — About $100,000 in jewelry went missing from an Evesham home, police said. Two pet sitters have since been charged.

Evesham officers responded Dec. 15 to the 30 block of Old Republic Lane for a reported home burglary and theft. The victim told police that someone entered their home and stole jewelry while they were out of town.

Investigators identified the suspects as Catherine Walton and Nicholas Eye, police announced Thursday. They were paid to take care of the victim's pets while they were away, authorities said.

Walton, 36, of Maple Shade, has been arrested. She was placed in Burlington County Jail with a future court appearance.

Eye, 37, of West Deptford has a warrant out for his arrest, but police haven't located him as of Friday.

Both were charged with second-degree theft, while Eye was also charged with third-degree receiving stolen property.

Police want to identify anyone else who has hired Walton and/or Eye to care for their pets while they were away, as they may be potential victims.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on this case can contact the Evesham Police Department in the following ways:

• call 856-983-1116
• call the confidential tip line at 856-983-4699
• email DefrancescoC@eveshampd.org
• text an anonymous tip — text ETPDTIP to 847411