Caregiver accused of stealing from 100-year-old
Authorities are looking for a caregiver who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a 100-year-old Dunwoody woman and her daughter, Channel 2 Action News reported Monday.
A warrant has been issued for 52-year-old Katherine Allen Carter on charges of theft by taking. Police suspect about $8,500 worth of jewelry was stolen.
Synthia Roberson hired Carter to help her look after her mother, Florazelle Teele, who needs round-the-clock care.
“She gained my trust,” Roberson told Channel 2. “She seemed to do a good job.”
After about six months, Roberson said she started noticing that jewelry was missing. She notified Dunwoody police.
Carter was connected to the stolen jewelry when some of it was located at a pawn shop, Sgt. Mike Carlson told Channel 2.
Anyone with information on the case should contact the Dunwoody Police Department at 678-382-6914.
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