Lompoc woman accused of elder abuse
January 13, 2010
A Lompoc woman suspected of stealing more than $10,000 from an elderly client may have defrauded other victims, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department.
The caregiver, identified as Christina Dee Bailon, 38, had been working for an 88-year-old Goleta woman in Santa Barbara, when the victim’s accountant notified authorities of the alleged theft, officials said.
Bailon is suspected of stealing $10,580 from the victim by taking unused checks and cashing more than a dozen of them, according to law enforcement.
Detectives are investigating whether Bailon defrauded any other victims, and the Sheriff’s Department has requested that anyone with information call 681-4150 or contact the anonymous tip line at 681-4171.
Bailon was arrested on suspicion of commercial burglary, forgery and financial elder abuse, and her bail was set at $250,000.
Background checks and verified references are recommended when hiring a caregiver, sheriff’s officials said.
SOURCE: Santa Maria Times
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