Livonia woman accused of trying to steal COVID vaccines while working as a nurse

DETROIT – A woman from Livonia was accused of trying to steal COVID vaccines from the TCF Center in Detroit, where she worked as a nurse, officials said.

Saeedeh Elahi, 41, de Livonia, is accused of placing two syringes filled with Modern Vaccine COVID-19 and two vaccination cards in his pocket while working at the TCF Center on Monday (March 15).

Detroit police officers were called to the third floor of the building at around 1:50 pm on Monday to investigate the alleged incident.

Another nurse saw Elahi put the vaccines in his pocket and reported immediately, according to authorities. Elahi was working for a contractor and was hired to administer the vaccine to Detroit residents.

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“There is simply no excuse for this alleged conduct,” said Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worth. “The past year has been extremely stressful for everyone. There is some light at the end of the tunnel because of the various vaccines. State and local governments have done their best to provide vaccines to as many people as possible. This case must send a loud and clear message that this conduct is criminal and will be taken seriously. “

Elahi is accused of a charge of theft in a building. She is due to be sued on Wednesday at the 36th District Court in downtown Detroit.