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Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Westchester: Police

A caregiver is accused of betraying the trust of an elderly Westchester woman by illegally writing nearly $10,000 in checks from her account, police said. 

Bronx resident Amie Faye, age 35. 

Bronx resident Amie Faye, age 35. 

Photo Credit: City of Rye Police Department

Amie Faye, age 35, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and charged in connection with the alleged theft, the City of Rye Police Department announced. 

Detectives launched an investigation after uncovering that Faye, who was employed as the victim’s caregiver, allegedly wrote $9,100 in checks without the woman's consent and used the money for herself, police said.

After her arrest, Faye was charged with the following felonies: 

  • Third-degree grand larceny;
  • Second-degree forgery;
  • Second-degree possession of a forged instrument.

Faye was arraigned in Rye City Court and released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to appear in court again on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m.

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