Home-care provider Victoria Castro accused in $5,000 theft from elderly client's home

Victoria Castro

A home-care provider was arrested after being accused of stealing $5,000 worth of items from the home of an elderly person, El Paso police said.

Detectives arrested Victoria Castro, 59, of Central El Paso, on Monday afternoon on a theft charge.

Castro was working as a home-care provider when she allegedly stole items belonging to a senior citizen she was supposed to be taking care of, police said.

Castro was arrested following an investigation by detectives with the Financial Crimes Special Victims Unit, which handles cases of financial exploitation of the elderly.

Police said that detectives found evidence linking Castro to the theft.

Castro is being held at the El Paso County Jail in Downtown under a $15,000 bond.

The Special Victims Unit has advised residents to take steps to help protect seniors by always hiring care providers from reputable companies.

Seniors are advised not to share bank account information,PIN and other financial information with a care provider, police said.

Seniors should not entrust debit or credit cards to anyone to make purchases on their behalf. Residents should keep a close eye on financial statements and bank accounts of loved ones.

If a person feels a loved one is being financially exploited by a care provider or anyone else, contact law enforcement, police said.

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Home-care provider Victoria Castro accused in $5,000 theft from elderly client's home