Wyandanch Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing From Elderly Patient: Police

WYANDANCH, NY — A Wyandanch-based home health aide was arrested Tuesday after being accused of stealing money from her elderly patient last year, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.

Police said a 72-year-old woman from Wyandanch reported on August 11 that an unknown person had used her debit card to access her bank account and withdrew approximately $1,100.

Following an investigation by Financial Crimes Unit detectives, police said they determined that Ceceily Williams, a private home health aide hired by the victim, removed the victim’s ATM card from her wallet and used it to make the withdrawal. Investigators said Williams then used the money for personal purchases.

Williams, 36, of Wyandanch, was arrested at the First Precinct around 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

She was charged with identity theft in the second degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree, police said. Williams was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court on Feb. 9.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Financial Crimes Unit detectives at 631-852-6821.

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