COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Two people are behind bars after exploiting an elderly man out of more than $6,000 in Columbia, MS.
The
Columbia Police Department said its Major Crimes Bureau opened an
investigation on May 21, 2024, after they received a complaint about
missing funds from the 82-year-old victim’s banking account. Detective
David Thompson headed the investigation.
During
the investigation, Thompson said he discovered a series of checks made
out to individuals identified as Joseph Elwood Duncan and Crystal Lynn
Buckley. He explained that these checks were written for various amounts
over a one-month period, and further investigation showed a pattern of
financial exploitation.
The police
said Duncan and Buckly had deceived a vulnerable adult, which resulted
in the loss of more than $6,000 within a few weeks.
Columbia police arrested Duncan and Buckley on charges related to financial exploitation and fraud against the elderly.
Thompson said this is an ongoing investigation, and the accused may face additional charges at a later date.
Anyone
with information related to this case or other instances of financial
exploitation is encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department at
601-736-8225.
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Two arrested for exploitation of elderly Columbia man, stealing thousands
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