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Napa Home-Sellers Warned of Thefts

A advisory message from the Napa County Sheriff's Office cautions homeowners and Realtors to secure valuables and medications before opening a house to the public.

Jewelry and other items of value were stolen from a Napa home last month, possibly while a real-estate agent was showing the house, according to an advisory message issued Thursday by the :

The suspect is described as a white female adult in her 40’s, 5-9, 140-145 lbs, with a unknown blue/black ink tattoo on her right shoulder and a tattoo on her right ankle - possibly a rose with vines wrapping around her calf. Suspect vehicle is a silver metallic sedan, possibly a VW Jetta.

Residents showing their homes and real estate agents are urged to remove or lock up valuables and medications, prior to having open houses.

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The missing items were taken between May 20 and May 28, according to the sheriff’s office.

Anyone with information about the thefts or the suspect should contact Detective Dave Ackman at (707) 259-8673 or  david.ackman@countyofnapa.org, according to the advisory.

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