Police Investigate Satenberg and Recover Stolen Jewelry

Since our report last week that handyman Robert Satenberg was arrested for stealing $30,000 worth of jewelry from a Scarsdale home where he was doing work, we have heard from many of you who also employed Satenberg to do jobs around the house. One commenter reported that ironically he had hired Satenberg to install a safe. We also heard from Satenberg himself, who posted an explanation and apology on Scarsdale10583 and asked for exoneration for his son.

Here is what he wrote:

"To the people that I've work for in Scarsdale, I am saddened at myself for taking such a low road with myself, you should all know that a out of control drug habit prompted me to make such bad choices and I wish that I did something about it before it got this bad. You should all know that I am admitting myself in for treatment and I hope to make the best out of the rest of my life. I have a lot to make up for and I am sorry for abusing your trust. And my son never had anything to do with your losses."

Where does the investigation stand and will more property be recovered? We reached out to Scarsdale Detective Lt. Thomas Altizio for an update. Though there is an ongoing investigation, here is what he could share:

"I can say that a number of Scarsdale residents that had employed Mr. Satenberg in the past and experienced a theft have contacted us since the arrest was made public. We are investigating all of these reports, as well as going through previous burglary and larceny reports to compare property that was stolen to the property Mr. Satenberg had pawned or possessed. In addition to the stolen jewelry that was recovered from Toby's Jewelry in Hartsdale on the day of the arrest (11/14/13), Toby's Jewelry had located additional stolen items that were at a different location, and subsequently turned them over to Scarsdale Detectives. Since his arrest, additional jewelry that was in Mr. Satenberg's possession has been turned over to the Scarsdale Police as well. Scarsdale Detectives have been contacting prior victims and showing them photos of the recovered jewelry items for identification. This is an active investigation that is still ongoing, and any other significant developments will be reported as necessary."