Concierge Service Founder Faces Theft Charges
A wealthy founder of the Hamptons Concierge Service has been arrested for allegedly stealing fish and other items from a local market, marking a suspicious trend in her shopping habits, as reported by law enforcement.
Genen Ronick, 52, reportedly attempted to leave East Hampton’s Red Horse Market with a $74 salmon steak, a $67 fluke, and two deli sandwiches on June 10. Witnesses claim she was seen stuffing bags in her electric truck.
Ronick lives in a luxury $7 million home in Amagansett and, according to staff, has previously tried to pilfer other expensive items from the store. Staff noted that she was acting strangely, pretending to be on the phone while carrying a bag full of groceries.
Anthony Pineda, whose father owns the market, commented, “She was acting foolishly. I asked if anyone had rung her up, and everyone said no.” It’s almost amusing how oblivious she seemed.
Authorities tracked Ronick’s vehicle using its license plate and charged her with petty theft. It appears this incident is part of a troubling pattern; police indicated she has a history of stealing from at least two other shops.
“This seems consistent with previous behavior,” East Hampton Village Detective Sergeant Jennifer Dunn mentioned.
Last year, Ronick was said to have stolen dozens of eggs from a roadside stand and allegedly took household items from a CVS in February. Her company, which caters to high-end clients like Dior and Sotheby’s, offers concierge and travel services, giving an impression of sophistication that contrasts sharply with her legal troubles.
The company promotes a wide range of services, from lifestyle management to corporate travel needs for various luxury brands.
Interestingly, the owner of the egg stand had begun using security cameras to monitor her, believing she had taken at least $30 worth of goods without paying. While he preferred to resolve the matter amicably, Ronick’s return to the stand was unwelcome, leading police to get involved.
During their visit, the officer noted that Ronick’s husband, entrepreneur David Ronick, was quite quick to settle a $30 bill for eggs when questioned.
In addition to the grocery theft, she was reportedly caught taking items like toilet paper and dish detergent from CVS, which led to her being banned from the store.
When questioned about the thefts on June 25, Ronick claimed the items from Red Horse Market were taken due to a malfunctioning payment system. “It was a misunderstanding; I went back the next day,” she insisted.
As for the theft from the egg stand and CVS, she referred to those incidents as misunderstandings, maintaining they were overblown. “None of that is true,” she stated, perhaps somewhat defensively.
