Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 22, 2026 —

A housekeeper residing in Largo has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of jewelry valued at over $20,000 from a St. Petersburg residence. The St. Petersburg Police Department took Lori Hibner into custody on these allegations.

According to the information provided, Hibner, whose residence is listed in Largo, is accused of stealing jewelry from the home of her employers in St. Petersburg. The estimated value of the stolen items reportedly exceeds $20,000. Specific details regarding the employers, the exact date of the alleged incident, or the timeline of the thefts were not immediately available.

The St. Petersburg Police Department confirmed Hibner’s arrest. The circumstances leading to the discovery of the alleged theft and the subsequent investigation have not been fully disclosed. Information regarding the specific types of jewelry allegedly taken or the method of discovery is also pending.

The contractor’s name was not provided in the available summary. The permit status and inspection outcomes related to this case are not public information at this stage. Any code violations or specific charges filed against Hibner beyond the initial allegations are also not detailed. Furthermore, information regarding what happened next, such as arraignment dates or court proceedings, was not specified. The fine amount, if any has been levied, was also not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Brian McBride on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.

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