Abilene caretaker accused of stealing $6,000 from elderly patient

Kara Brooke Beaver

ABILENE, Texas — An Abilene woman was arrested Tuesday morning after police say she stole thousands of dollars from an elderly patient.

According to the arrest report, police executed a search warrant at a home in the 300 block of Glenhaven Drive.

Police say they discovered Kara Brooke Beaver, 30, stole more than $6,000 on Feb. 23 from an 84-year-old that hired her as a caretaker.

Beaver is charged with exploitation of the elderly, which is a third degree felony. Her bond was set at $10,000.

No other details about the case are available.

According to jail records, Beaver has two prior arrests for thefts. But both of those were misdemeanors.

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Abilene caretaker accused of stealing $6,000 from elderly patient