A Memphis family thought they were just hiring someone to look after the dog. Instead, they say their sitter walked out of the house hauling 34 bags stuffed with clothing, vinyl records, and household items, then quietly put much of it up for sale online.
The sitter, identified by law enforcement as Tiffany Little, was arrested and charged with theft of property between $2,500 and $10,000. She was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled for arraignment on April 28, 2026. The family says Ring camera footage shows Little making multiple trips out of the home while carrying dozens of bags. The victim told reporters the missing haul included clothing, vinyl albums, kitchen utensils, and even dog food.
Items Show Up for Sale Online, Family Says
The homeowner told reporters she later found about 114 items linked to the family listed on a Poshmark page and said multiple pieces clearly matched things that had vanished from the house. As reported by WREG, the victim said the bags Little carried out came from inside the home and included handcrafted team shirts and other keepsakes. A booking photo credited to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office accompanied the reporting.
Charges, Arraignment and What Police Say
According to the report, Little faces a charge of theft of property between $2,500 and $10,000 and was released on her own recognizance pending court. She is scheduled to be arraigned on April 28, 2026. The homeowner told WREG that Little claimed she had worked at several houses and mixed thrift-store items with belongings she was bringing to sift through. "She is selling this shirt from a beer league softball team that my wife and I were on ten years ago," the homeowner said to the station.
Not an Isolated Problem
Similar reports of pet- and house-sitters allegedly taking items and reselling them on online platforms have surfaced elsewhere, often only coming to light after homeowners review doorbell or indoor camera footage. Local reporting in other markets has shown the same pattern: homeowners spot listings on resale sites, document the matches, then bring evidence to police, as in a recent WSB‑TV investigation. That mix of online resale and in-home access complicates recovery, investigators say.
How to Protect Your Home and Pets
Homeowners who hire sitters should vet candidates, get references, document valuable items before they leave, and enable time-stamped video where possible. Keep sentimental or high-value items in locked spaces, consider a written inventory policy with sitters, and capture screenshots of any suspect listings for police. If you believe you have been a victim, file a report with local law enforcement and preserve evidence of listings and messages to help investigators and resale platforms.
