Livonia woman accused of stealing COVID vaccines while working as a nurse

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

Saeedeh Elahi, 41, van Livonia, is accused of placing two syringes filled with the Modern COVID-19 Vaccine and two vaccination cards in her pocket while she was at work Monday (March 15) at the TCF Center.

Police officers in Detroit were called to the third floor of the building around 1:50 p.m. Monday to investigate the alleged incident.

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

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

Elahi is charged with one count of theft in a building. She is expected to be indicted on Wednesday at 36th District Court in Downtown Detroit.