Paraprofessional fired after violin theft
By Spencer Jason
Kalif Jones, paraprofessional at Brockett Elementary School, was arrested Nov. 11 for the alleged theft of a student’s violin.
The violin was taken at lunch time from the school’s cafeteria, according to ABC News. Schools surveillance video showed the 21-year-old making off with the violin valued at $750.
The student reported the missing violin to the parents upon arrival home from school. The parents then spoke with to the school’s principal. Video surveillance also showed Jones walking out of the school with the violin, according to ABC News.
After a criminal investigation began, Jones confessed to taking the violin. He was arrested and released Nov. 30.
According to the DeKalb County School District official, Jones has been terminated and an investigation is ongoing.
