Spotlight Caregiver arrested in NC for stealing $55,000 in jewelry from elderly woman, police say JOHN DEEM Staff Writer Oct 21, 2025 Oct 21, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Police said a caregiver stole an estimated $55,000 in jewelry from the elderly woman she was hired to look after.kAmz2E9CJ? pC=6?6 p4E:D H2D 2CC6DE65 :? s2G:5D@? r@F?EJ :? 4@??64E:@? H:E9 E96 E967ED]k^Am Kathryn Arlene Actis Cornelius Police Department kAm%96 >:DD:?8 8@@5D :?4=F565 D6?E:>6?E2= :E6>D DF49 2D E96 G:4E:>’D H655:?8 C:?8[ 9:89 D49@@= 4=2DD C:?8 2?5 ;6H6=CJ 36=@?8:?8 E@ 96C =2E6 9FD32?5[ E96 r@C?6=:FD !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E C6A@CE65]k^AmkAm%96C6’D ?@ 492?46 @7 86EE:?8 E96 4@G6E65 A:646D 324<] x?G6DE:82E@CD 56E6C>:?65 E92E p4E:D 925 D@=5 E96> E@ 2? @FE\@7\DE2E6 A2H? D9@A]k^Am kAm“$25=J[ E96 ;6H6=CJ 925 366? >6=E65 5@H? 7@C 8@=5 D4C2A 3J E96 A2H? D9@A AC:@C E@ E96 G:4E:> ?@E:4:?8 E96 E967E[” E96 A@=:46 56A2CE>6?E D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school Old Fort’s B Side Bakery & Books offers fresh made breads, books and more Amtrak’s western North Carolina expansion: Bringing passenger rail back to Asheville and beyond Compassion Care Services in Marion celebrates opening; provides services for adults with disabilities ‘Cult’ church member who allegedly molested boy in pews faces new criminal charges Mace wins sheriff’s office in Republican primary; unopposed in general election Old Fort fire chief says Stuckey’s and Dairy Queen fire cause under investigation Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County Marion dam gets $2.7 million for repairs; dam behind condemned Westwood Chateau apartments McDowell County Commissioners to talk grant partnership with Freedom Life Monday McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal Old Fort to get $1.24 million in FEMA money for repairs for Westerman Street See photos: Stuckey’s and Dairy Queen building near Old Fort burns on Saturday Sheriff: Eden dump truck driver dies in Central Prison hospital. He was charged in crash that killed 4 Allison, Walker, Brown win Republican primary for McDowell County Board of Commissioners kAmp4E:D H2D 2CC6DE65 2?5 E2<6? E@ E96 s2G:5D@? r@F?EJ y2:= :? {6I:?8E@?[ H96C6 D96 H2D 492C865 H:E9 6IA=@:E2E:@? @7 2? 6=56C 25F=E 2?5 76=@?J =2C46?J] $96 H2D 8:G6? 2 S`d[___ D64FC65 3@?5]k^AmkAm%96 E967ED @44FCC65 36EH66? |2J h 2?5 pF8] g[ A@=:46 D2:5]k^AmkAms6E64E:G6D 92G6 2=D@ 7@F?5 6G:56?46 E92E p4E:D DE@=6 7C@> @E96C 6=56C=J G:4E:>D[ A@=:46 D2:5]k^Am John Deem covers the Triad for the Winston-Salem Journal and Greensboro News & Record. Contact him at john.deem@lee.net 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186. Four arrested in McDowell County child predator online sting operation The charges stem from conversations the suspects had with people they believed were children online, but were actually detectives, according t… Former official says Mooresville pressured him over mayor’s midnight office visit A third whistleblower lawsuit alleges that a former Mooresville employee faced two options when he found evidence of Mayor Chris Carney inside… Former Catawba County deputy suing sheriff over claims of retaliation. Here are the details. “It's not to bully or get back at people, it's to clear my reputation." Marion couple charged with exposing child to drugs; children tested after DSS referral During a search of the home, 17 grams of cocaine were found. Watch Now: Related Video Iran’s new leader issues ‘silent’ first message, former Biden adviser calls it ‘striking’ As gas prices rise, electric vehicle owners have an advantage. Could that spark more EV interest? As gas prices rise, electric vehicle owners have an advantage. Could that spark more EV interest? Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage AP Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage Slave ship remnant to leave Smithsonian as it impacts visitors in final month AP Slave ship remnant to leave Smithsonian as it impacts visitors in final month Recommended for you
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