Woman jailed after 'upcycling' neighbor's $4,300 rugs that had been left outside to dry on porch
- Posted on July 23, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
A Brooklyn resident faced legal consequences after removing expensive vintage rugs from a neighbor's porch, mistakenly believing they were discarded items available for upcycling. The incident, captured on video and shared across social media, led to her arrest by NYPD in mid-July. The rugs, valued at over $4,300, belonged to a neighboring business. This case highlights the importance of obtaining permission before repurposing others' property and raises questions about property rights in urban communities.
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Woman jailed after 'upcycling' neighbor's $4,300 rugs that had been left outside to dry on porch
Jocelyn Ullman was arrested on July 15 by the NYPD after video of her taking wet rugs from a vintage store in Brooklyn was shared online, but she thought they were up for grabs.
