Following an extensive investigation into thefts at several independent and assisted living communities, Massachusetts police are working to reunite residents with their stolen jewelry and valuables.
Anne Rose Fleurant, a former home health aide, was arrested and charged on multiple fraud counts after a senior living resident in Randolph reported missing jewelry and a credit card after Fluerant left the resident’s apartment. That credit card subsequently was used at a liquor store and a Macy’s department store.
An investigation conducted by local police departments showed that Fleurant allegedly went into several senior living communities posing as a home health aide or hospice care worker.
She reportedly stole from legitimately assigned residences, as well as other residences who were not clients. Police reported that she knocked on doors in multi-unit buildings and told residents that she was sent by an insurance company or hospice. Several of the alleged victims were identified as living with dementia.
Search warrants for Fleurant’s home and vehicle turned up personal checks from three different senior living residents. Police said the checks were removed from the back of the checkbooks so that residents were unaware that they were missing.
Randolph and Weymouth police said they also found large amounts of jewelry and designer handbags, items purchased using stolen…
