Longueuil police looking for victims of housekeeper accused of stealing jewelry from seniors’ residences

Mélanie Tanguay, who has been charged in connection with four jewelry thefts. (Courtesy: Longueuil police)

Posted August 4, 2026 7:02 am.

Last Updated August 4, 2026 11:29 am.

Longueuil police (SPAL) say they are looking for potential victims of a woman who is accused of stealing jewelry while she was housekeeping.

Police say 48-year-old Mélanie Tanguay of Longueuil was in court July 30 in connection with thefts at three seniors’ residences in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville and one in Sainte-Julie.

The SPAL did not specify when the alleged thefts took place, only saying they happened “over the past few months.”

Tanguay was charged with theft over $5,000. The allegations against her have not been tested in court.

Authorities believe there could be more victims in Longueuil as well as in neighbouring municipalities.

Anyone who may have any information is asked to contact investigators at 450-463-7211.

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