Thousands Stolen From Elderly Residents In Nassau: Police

NORTH BELLMORE, NY — A Freeport woman has been arrested after police said she stole thousands of dollars from elderly residents at a North Bellmore facility where she worked.

Ashley Atkinson, 22, was a staff member at the AHRC located Bellmore Road and controlled the residents’ money at the facility, police said. She made 37 unauthorized withdrawals out of six vulnerable elderly residents’ accounts, totaling $4,400 for her own personal gain, police said.

Atkinson then falsified business records to try to hide the thefts, which occurred between Feb. 8 and April 4, police said. She was arrested without incident around 3:20 p.m. Thursday.

Atkinson faces charges of grand larceny, scheme to defraud and falsifying business records. She was expected to appear in Hempstead district court Friday.

Anyone who feels they may also be a victim should call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or dial 911. All callers will remain anonymous.