LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas police department employee is accused of stealing from inmates at the county jail, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
According to the release from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers arrested Peggy Hendrix, an LVMPD detention services technician, on Tuesday.
Hendrix was accused of taking personal property from inmates being transferred from the jail to state custody, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
On May 7, Hendrix was reportedly recorded on surveillance video taking an inmate’s phone, putting it into her bag and leaving the jail. The inmate was no longer listed as in custody Wednesday and it was unclear if he was booked that same day.
An investigation showed Hendrix allegedly stole other phones, jewelry and other items, including food from the commissary.
Hendrix faces a felony theft charge for a value greater than $1,200 but less than $5,000.
LVMPD officials said Hendrix has been with the department since 2007 and has been suspended with pay. Police said the outcome of criminal and internal investigations will determine her future status with the department.