Woman Steals Money From Person She Worked For In Capital Region, Police Say

A woman was arrested for larceny after she allegedly stole more than $2,800 from a person she worked for in the Capital Region as a home health aide.

A Chester woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $2,800 for a person she worked for.
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Kathy Reakes

04/26/2023 1:00 p.m.

The incident took place in Warren County on Monday, April 24 in Chestertown.

State Police arrested Warren County resident Erica Hitchcock-Smith, 40, of the town of Chester, for grand larceny and petit larceny following an investigation into a February theft, said Trooper Stephanie O’Neil.

On Monday, Feb. 20, at about 6:45 a.m., troopers received a complaint that money had been stolen from the home of an elderly Warren County resident, O'Neil said.

The investigation determined Hitchcock-Smith, who worked for the victim as a home health aide, stole money from the victim on multiple occasions totaling over $2,800, O'Neil added.

Hitchcock-Smith was arrested and processed. She was released on an appearance ticket.

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