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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

Palmetto Bay domestic worker arrested for allegedly stealing and pawning $36,400 in jewelry

Yuliedy Diaz, a 48-year-old domestic worker, was arrested on charges of grand theft and trafficking in stolen property after allegedly stealing jewelry and watches from her employer over several years. Police report that Diaz admitted to pawning 73 items belonging to the victim between 2018 and 2025.

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Why It Matters

A local resident experienced the loss of over $36,400 in personal property, leading to a criminal investigation and the arrest of their long-term domestic employee.

Key Facts

  • Yuliedy Diaz faces 10 counts of dealing in stolen property, one count of grand theft, and one count of violating pawn shop laws.
  • The total value of the stolen items is reported to be over $36,400.
  • Diaz allegedly pawned 73 items between July 2018 and June 2025.
  • Investigators confirmed at least 32 of the pawned items belonged to the victim.
  • Stolen items included Rolex and Cartier watches, gold necklaces, bracelets, and silver earrings.
  • The victim identified her own earrings being worn by Diaz in a photograph on August 10.
  • Police recovered four watches and one necklace belonging to the victim during a search of Diaz's home.
  • Diaz admitted to investigators that she stole and pawned the 73 items.
  • A judge set a $20,000 bond for the defendant following her arrest.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the arrest”personYuliedy Diaz“The accused domestic worker”locationPalmetto Bay“Location of the alleged crimes”organizationMiami-Dade Police Department“The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and arrest.”