Police: Technician stole jewelry from pest control clients

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -

A 33-year-old pest-control worker was arrested in Clay County on Wednesday on charges of grand theft and dealing in stolen property, investigators said.

Deputies said James Michael Forys stole jewelry from four clients of Florida Pest Control while he was in their homes performing pest-control services.

On Oct. 9, arrest warrants were issued for Forys on two charges of grand theft, one charge of dealing in stolen property and one charge of false verification to a second-hand owner.

Detectives said Forys has identified at least four victims so far, and there could be more. The first incident happened about a month ago. Each time, Forys was working for Florida Pest Control.

Detectives said they caught on because Forys was trying to pawn the jewelry at different pawn shops in the Jacksonville and Orange Park areas.

The detective leading the case said Forys has cooperated and confessed. He remains in the Clay County Jail.

Charles Anderton, branch manager for Florida Pest Control, said the company is cooperating with authorities as they investigate.

We are aware of it and very disappointed, Anderton said.

He said Forys was fired as soon as the company learned of the allegations.

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Police: Technician stole jewelry from pest control clients