Couple accused of stealing jewelry while cleaning homes in Lancaster County [Video]

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a couple suspected of stealing jewelry while working for a local cleaning company.

The investigation began after a woman reported that a cleaning crew she hired from “Kleen As It Gets,” had stolen an expensive ring on June 4. The victim said a male cleaner, later identified as Austin Isa, 25, claimed he knocked over her jewelry box and picked everything up. However, she later discovered her $4,500 ring was missing and was unable to contact the cleaning crew.

The victim reported the theft to the sheriff’s office on July 2. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the investigation led deputies to Isa, who allegedly pawned the victim’s ring. A search warrant executed at Isa’s home near 70th and Colby streets on July 8 uncovered “a ton of jewelry,” marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Isa and his girlfriend, Jonie Rolfsmeyer, 37, …