CNA pawns stolen wedding rings from Tampa assisted facility, deputies say
TAMPA (FOX 13) - Hillsborough County deputies are searching for a Tampa man who stole two wedding rings from an assisted living facility.
Deputies said 24-year-old Dian'te Matthew was employed at Arbor Terrace Assisted Living Facility as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The facility is located at 13810 Sheldon Road. They said he stole a 91-year-old victim’s wedding ring and pawned it on June 14,
Later in their investigation, they said they discovered a second victim’s wedding ring was pawned on May 26. Both rings were found and returned to the victims.
Matthew was fired on June 17 after not showing up for work, and deputies say he hasn’t been seen since. They issued an active warrant for his arrest for grand theft, defrauding a pawnbroker and exploiting an elderly person.
Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts, or whether could be more victims, are asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200. Anonymous tips can be sent using the HSCOSheriff app on smartphones, or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477 or their website at www.crimestopperstb.com.