Thief shuts off camera, leaves tape behind
Associated Press
June 19, 2002 11:00:00

CONKLIN, N.Y. - Police say a thief shut off the security camera before robbing a store -- but left the videotape behind. Now, Jean Hoover is charged with theft.

Police say she stole $4,700 from the store where she worked, then took off for Las Vegas and got married.

Investigators say she let herself into the store near Binghamton after it closed. They say she deactivated the camera, but didn't bother to take the surveillance tape, which clearly shows her entering the store.

The money hasn't been recovered.