A 39-year-old woman from Suffern was arrested after allegedly stealing approximately $25,000 from a resident of a local senior assisted living facility, Ramapo Police announced.
The case began in July 2025, when the department received a report from a senior resident who noticed unauthorized withdrawals from his bank account. After a detailed investigation, detectives determined that a staff member at the facility had unlawfully accessed the resident’s financial account, transferring funds into her personal account through multiple unauthorized transactions.
On September 30, 2025, the suspect was taken into custody and charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony. She was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court and released on her own recognizance, pending a future appearance in the Village of Chestnut Ridge.
Police are urging seniors and their families to remain vigilant against financial exploitation and fraud. Authorities recommend never sharing personal or financial information with unverified individuals, regularly reviewing bank and credit card statements, and being wary of unsolicited calls, emails, or texts that demand urgent payment or personal details.
The Ramapo Police Department emphasized its ongoing commitment to protecting seniors and holding perpetrators of financial crimes accountable.