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Care worker jailed for stealing elderly woman's wedding rings
11 Nov
Summary
- A care worker stole wedding and engagement rings from an elderly woman with dementia.
- The stolen rings were sold to fund Christmas presents for the offender.
- The fraudster received over four years imprisonment for theft and fraud.
Amy Bassett, 33, has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison for a series of offenses against elderly women in her care. Between January and December 2024, Bassett exploited her position at a care home in Bath and North East Somerset. She stole both the wedding and engagement rings from a woman suffering from dementia, subsequently selling the jewelry to a pawnbroker.
Bassett's crimes extended beyond jewelry theft. She also attempted to use a fraudulent cheque for a significant sum from a 100-year-old woman she cared for. Furthermore, she fraudulently opened a credit card account in the same victim's name, resulting in substantial financial losses for the elderly woman.
Bristol Crown Court sentenced Bassett on November 6th after she pleaded guilty to dwelling theft and fraud by false representation. Authorities highlighted the severe abuse of trust and the targeting of individuals unable to protect themselves. The investigation uncovered a persistent pattern of offending against the most vulnerable community members.
