Ont. woman accused of stealing from hospital staff, patients faces dozens of charges
Police say their major crime unit is still investigating and believe there are more victims who were patients, visitors, and staff members at various hospitals.
A 34-year-old woman from Burlington, Ontario, faces 64 charges following an extensive investigation into alleged thefts from patients and staff at multiple hospitals. Prosecutors from the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid the charges. The offenses include 34 counts of fraud under $5,000, 13 charges of theft under $5,000, and seven instances of disobeying a court order.
Additional allegations include criminal breach of trust, fraud over $5,000, and possession of property obtained through criminal means.
The investigation was initiated in response to numerous complaints. Police executed multiple search warrants, seizing a significant amount of property. The Major Crime Unit of the OPP is continuing to investigate, believing that more victims—patients, visitors, and hospital staff—may be affected. They urge anyone who attended the affected hospitals during the specified timeframes to review their financial records for any unauthorized transactions.
Individuals can report fraudulent transactions or thefts to the Orillia OPP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122.
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