Overview
- A 32-year-old Birkdale woman was arrested on October 28 and charged with 40 counts of stealing, with a court appearance set for November 11 at Cleveland Magistrates Court.
- Investigators allege the worker used the resident’s debit card to make purchases and withdrawals over August 19 to 21.
- Police say the unauthorized transactions amounted to thousands of dollars.
- Detectives began the case after another employee reported the missing card on behalf of the 104-year-old resident.
- The Redland Bay aged care facility cooperated with police, and Detective Inspector Wayne Francis described the alleged conduct as a terrible breach of trust while urging vigilance for signs of elder abuse.