SAPD: Woman charged with theft after targeting elderly with memory loss
Oct. 9, 2020Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 10:13 a.m.
San Antonio police arrested Priscilla Mitchell, 29, for allegedly stealing jewelry from elderly residents at assisted living facilities across the city.
San Antonio Police Department
A 29-year-old woman is accused of stealing jewelry from elderly residents at assisted living facilities across the city, San Antonio police said.
Priscilla Mitchell was charged Thursday with two counts of felony theft $2500 to $30,000 with an elderly charge enhancement.
Mitchell was employed as a caregiver at numerous assisted living facilities in the North and Northwest sides of the city. It appeared she was specifically targeting elderly victims who suffered from memory loss or dementia, SAPD said.
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Police are investigating four different criminal cases against Mitchell, saying all of the incidents seemed to have occurred under the same circumstances.
Mitchell is being held on $15,000 bail.
SAPD is asking anyone who recognizes Mitchell or believes they may be a victim to call the Property Crimes Unit at 210-207-8326.
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