A Livonian woman accused of trying to steal vaccines against COVID while working as a nurse

DETROIT – A Livonian woman has been charged trying to steal COVID vaccines at the TCF center in Detroit, where she worked as a nurse, officials said.

Saeedeh Elahi, 41 years old Livonia, is accused of placing two full syringes with the 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 around 1:50 a.m. Monday to investigate the alleged incident.

Another nurse saw Elahi put the vaccines in her pocket and reported it immediately, according to authorities. Elahi worked for a contractor and had been hired to administer the vaccine to Detroiters.

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“There’s just no excuse for this alleged conduct,” Wayne County Attorney Kym Worth said. “This last year has been extremely stressful for everyone. There is some light at the end of the tunnel due to the various shots. State and local governments have been doing their best to get vaccines to as many people as possible. This case should send a strong and clear message that this behavior is criminal and will be taken seriously. “

Elahi is charged with burglary in a building. She is expected to be tried Wednesday in District 36 Court in downtown Detroit.