Pet sitter accused of stealing steaks, clothes from client’s Forsyth home
Taking care of pets may have been planned, but deputies say a Forsyth County pet sitter received a few extra “perks” along the way.
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Deputies say in February, a homeowner hired Cindy Love to stay overnight and care for her pets.
In early March, the homeowner noticed items were missing, including clothes from her closet and several River Bend Ranch steaks from her refrigerator.
The victim contacted the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to report the missing items.
Authorities say Love was already well known to the sheriff’s office.
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Authorities say Love had been arrested in 2024 in several jurisdictions for similar theft cases. In these incidents, she was accused of stealing jewelry, handbags and clothing and then selling those items to consignment stores. These cases are still being processed through the court system.
In this latest case, detectives say they gathered enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for Love’s home.
During this search, investigators recovered 18 stolen items, which were returned to the victim.
Love was arrested again and charged with two counts of theft by taking.
The Sheriff’s Office also reminds residents to take precautions when hiring a pet sitter, including verifying credentials, conducting background checks, meeting in person, checking references and trusting your instincts.
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