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Police say a caregiver accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an 86-year-old Livonia woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon.

Police said the woman could be formally charged as early as Wednesday. She has not been named because she had not yet been charged.

The family says the caregiver allegedly took the woman's ATM card and made repeated $500 withdrawals, sometimes before and after her work shifts.

The woman's daughter says the family found a long series of $500 withdrawals while checking the elderly woman's bank account.

The family also says it found credit card transactions they believe were unauthorized, including purchases for the caregiver's own groceries and other items.

The family says the caregiver had worked for the woman since July 2025 and became someone they trusted so much they considered her part of the family.

LIVONIA - A caregiver accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an 86-year-old Livonia woman has been arrested, according to police.

Capt. Eric Marcotte said the woman was arrested early Tuesday afternoon and could be charged as early as Wednesday on the alleged crimes.

 We take this very seriously and make sure we investigate these crimes to the fullest extent,  Marcotte said.  It's shameful to pray on the elderly when they are at their most vulnerable. We take it to heart and make sure these people are held accountable for their alleged crimes. 

The arrest comes after the elderly woman and her family told the Investigators on Local 4 they believe a caregiver who had been working in the home for more than a year stole thousands of dollars through ATM withdrawals and credit card purchases.

The family said they trusted the caregiver so much they considered her part of the family.


Family said caregiver stole $500 at a time

Cynthia Dame is 86 and will turn 87 on Thanksgiving Day. She said the caregiver, who Local 4 is not naming until she is charg

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