Ottawa cleaners charged with stealing items

Ottawa police say two women responded to and also posted their own advertisements offering their services as cleaners in homes across the city.

Ottawa police say the two women responded to and also posted their own advertisements offering their services as cleaners in homes across the city.

"Once employment was gained, they attended to do the contracted work," said police in a statement Friday afternoon.

"After they completed their workday, got paid and were gone, the owners noticed that jewelry and/or money were missing from their home.”

Police believe the two have been using the scheme to steal from homeowners since April 2021, and that there may be other victims.