Crime & Safety
Nassau Health Aide Stole From Elderly Woman She Cared For: Police
Police say the aide stole cash and clothes from the elderly woman, but was caught on video.
WESTBURY, NY — A Valley Stream woman was arrested Sunday after police say she was caught on video stealing from an elderly woman she was caring for.
According to police, Martha Saint-Amand, 58, of Fenwood Drive, Valley Stream, worked for an 82-year-old Westbury woman who suffered from medical conditions that required the need of a home health aide.
Police say Saint-Amand was caught on video taking a small box containing cash and putting it in her bag. She also took a dark winter coat and other items and placed them in her bag, police said. She then went into a closet, took out a red sweater and put it on before she left, police said.
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The elderly woman's daughter saw the video and called police.
After an investigation, Saint-Amand was arrested. She was charged with petty larceny, and was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Nassau County First district Court on Aug. 11.
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