ICYMI: Manchester Nursing Home Worker Charged In Thefts From Patients

A South Toms River man has been charged with theft after police learned he had pawned property belonging to patients of AristaCare at Whiting, where he worked, according to Manchester police.

Uriel Bruno, 21, was certified nurse’s assistant at the facility on Schoolhouse Road, was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of theft and two counts of receiving stolen property after a three-month investigation, Manchester Capt. Todd Malland said Wednesday.

The investigation is continuing, Malland said, as police try to identify other victims. One additional victim was identified after Bruno’s arrest, he said.

The investigation began after officers took at least three police reports from patients at the facility going back to May of missing or stolen items, including personal electronics and jewelry, Malland said.

Bruno was arrested by Detective Adam Emmons, and he has since posted $1,000 bail, Malland said.

Anyone with information on this crime -- or any crime in Manchester -- should contact Manchester police at 732-657-6111 or use the “Tip Line” at www.ManchesterPoliceNJ.com, Malland said.