Nashua Nurse Stole $5K From Elderly Couple, Police Say

HOLLIS, NH — A Nashua woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she stole $5,000 from an elderly couple then visited their house and pleaded with them to drop the charges. Jessica Vazquez (pictured), 27, was charged with witness tampering. Police said she worked as a licensed nursing assistant for the couple in Hollis. Police also said they are investigating if Vazquez committed similar thefts for other clients.

Vazquez was accused of stealing the couple's debit card and making cash withdrawals in Nashua and Amherst.

Hollis Police Sergeant Jon Tate said officers interviewed Vazquez about the theft August 8.

"Vazquez was terminated from her job but returned to the home in Hollis later that day and pleaded with the couple not to pursue criminal charges," Tate said in a statement.

Vazquez was released on $500 bond pending an arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court.

"The case has been referred to an outside agency to further investigate the theft charges as they occurred in their jurisdiction," Tate added.

Photo credit: Hollis Police Department