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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Andrea Cavallier

Notorious cat burglar reveals which houses were best to target

  • Jennifer Gomez, 41, was arrested in 2011 for burglarizing over 200 upscale homes across Central Florida, accumulating an estimated $7 million in stolen goods.
  • Convicted of multiple charges including burglary and grand theft, Gomez served nearly a decade in prison before her release in February 2020.
  • Gomez, who now shares her story on social media and podcasts, revealed her methods included targeting affluent homes without excessive security, using cul-de-sacs for quick escapes, and striking on rainy days.
  • She disguised herself as a dog med spa worker in medical scrubs, used a glass-cutting tool for entry, and pacified dogs with food to access homes.
  • Gomez attributes her past crimes to drug addiction and a toxic relationship, despite coming from a privileged background, and now aims for her story to serve as a cautionary tale.

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Florida cat burglar who broke into more than 200 homes reveals how she got away with it for so long

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