A house sitter who took valuable jewellery from two Warwickshire homes and replaced the items with fakes has been jailed for five years.
Ariana Rose, 40, used funds from her crimes to live a “lavish lifestyle”.
Last year Rose was employed as a house sitter at properties in Shipston-on-Stour and Southam originally through an online service.
The victims later discovered a number of items missing and some had been replaced with fakes.
When Rose was arrested, officers discovered photos showing tens of thousands of pounds worth of stolen items from each of the houses she had looked after on her phone.
She had stolen property including jewellery in the car and on her person.
A search of Rose’s address in London discovered hundreds of items of suspected stolen property, including war medals, limited-edition books, jewellery, and a CBE medal.
These items were linked to a variety of different properties across the country, whose owners had employed Rose’s services as a house sitter.
Rose’s initial trial for offences investigated by Warwickshire Police completed on 5 December 2025, when she was found guilty of five counts of theft from dwelling.
On July 2 Ariana Rose was jailed for five years.
Investigating officer DC Stather said “Rose lived a lavish lifestyle, funded by the things she stole from her victims who trusted her to look after their homes.
“These items were mostly highly sentimental and cherished.
“We hope that the victims find some comfort now that she has been caught and held accountable for her actions.”
