A Pinellas County taxi driver is accused of tricking an elderly woman with dementia into giving him more than $11,000 for taxi repairs.
by D'Ann Lawrence White
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| A Pinellas County taxi driver is accused of tricking an elderly woman with dementia into giving him more than $11,000 for taxi repairs. (Renee Schiavone/Patch) |
CLEARWATER, FL — A Pinellas County taxi driver is accused of tricking an elderly woman with dementia into giving him more than $11,000 for repairs on his taxi that he wasn't responsible for paying, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said Elliott James Collins, 64, of Ulmerton Road, Largo, who works as a taxi driver for United Taxi, offered his telephone number to the 77-year-old woman and said she could call him directly when she needs a ride.
Police said Collins then told the woman he needed repairs to his taxi. Deputies said she gave him money totaling $11,000, even though United Taxi told the sheriff's office that it pays for repairs and maintenance of all its taxis.
Collins was charged with exploitation of elderly or disabled adult and scheming to defraud. He was released from jail on a $10,000 bond.
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