Caregiver Busted For Swiping Around $1,200 In Jewelry From 89-Year-Old Woman: Police

SELDEN, NY — A caregiver who stole jewelry from an 89-year-old woman in Selden was arrested Thursday night, Suffolk police said.

Devika Ramcharran was a home health aide employee from Senior Helpers of Smithtown, when she was working at a home on Oakdale Avenue for the woman and swiped jewelry, valued at around $1,200, on Sept. 28, according to police.

The woman contacted police when she noticed jewelry missing, police said.

Following an investigation by detectives, and Investigative Unit officers from the 6th Precinct in Selden, Ramcharran was arrested at around 11:10 p.m., according to police.

Ramcharran, 37, of North Bellport, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny. She was issued a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip later this month.

It was not immediately clear if she has legal representation.

Detectives are asking anyone who believes they could have been a victim of Ramcharran to contact the 6th Squad at 631-854-8622.