Real estate agent caught on camera stealing women's underwear from homes



A real estate agent has been caught stealing women's underwear from an from Arlington, Virginia, home that was up for sale.

Secret footage shows Stephen Brumme of Silver Spring, Maryland, rifling through the homeowner's closets and drawers in the property's master bedroom.



In the video, he pulls out a number of night dresses from the top drawer before bending down to explore the contents of the bottom of the dresser.

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Accused thief: Secret footage shows Stephen Brumme, pictured, rifling through a homeowner's drawers

Finally, the 60-year-old appears to find a piece of neglige he likes, though it's not clear exactly what, and he stuffs it into his back pocket before picking up his folder and exiting.

Brumme was caught after a couple who had their home for sale in the 4100 block of N. 11th Street in Arlington discovered some women's clothing missing from the bedroom after a trip away.

Brumme had the keys and was supposedly at the home, supposedly to show it to potential buyers.

Caught: Real estate agent Stephen Brumme, pictured, has been caught stealing women's underwear from a home that was up for sale

Tape: In the video, Brumme pulls out a number of night dresses from the top drawer before bending down to explore the contents of the bottom of the dresser

Clothes missing: Brumme is shown in the video closely examining the nightwear

Before they went away, the homeowners set up web cameras on top of their dresser.

After noticing the missing lingerie, they checked the tape for answers and discovered the realtor pilfering panties, according to WTOP.com .

The homeowner said he and his wife were 'creeped out' by the video when they watched it.

'I like to think that people are good, but often times they’re not,' he said.



They said they installed the camera, which was in plain sight in the bedroom, after another realtor apparently dropped a razor blade in the family's garbage bin.

Potential buyers: Brumme, pictured, had the keys and was supposedly at the home, supposedly to show it to potential buyers

Time: Brumme takes his time going through the panties

Stash: When he finds a piece of neglige he likes, he is seen stashing it in his back pocket

They also said they wanted to capture the reactions of viewers during the open house. But they captured more than they bargained for.



Arlington County Police have charged Brumme with burglary and possession of burglar tools.



He was released on bail, and had his real estate license suspended.



Police say there may be more victims and are appealing for recent sellers in the area to come forward. The accused panty thief worked for America Properties Inc.