Sag Harbor Health Aide Stole $50,000 Worth Of Jewelry From Client: Police

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY — A Sag Harbor health aide stole $50,000 worth of jewelry from her Bridgehampton client, police said.

According to Southampton Town Police, a Bridgehampton woman reported $50,000 worth of jewelry stolen on Feb. 16.

Within two weeks, detectives located a portion of the victim’s jewelry and arrested the aide, police said.

Marta Berisha, 41, of Sag Harbor was arrested Monday and charged with third degree grand larceny, a felony, and third degree criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, police said.

Berisha was arraigned in Southampton Town Justice Court Tuesday and released on $1,000 bail, police said.

The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests in connection to the case are expected, police said.

Southampton Town Police detectives request anyone with information to contact the Southampton Town Detective Division at 631-702-2230, or the Crime Hotline at 631-728-3454. All calls will be kept confidential. Emails can also be sent to crimetips@southamptontownny.gov.