Cops: NY Home Health Aide Stole $31K From Woman in Her Care

A home health aide on Long Island is accused of stealing more than $30,000 from an elderly woman who she was caring for.

Police say 45-year-old Nancy Cook of East Rockaway forged the 84-year-old victim’s name on more than 100 checks she had written out to herself.

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Officials say Cook forged the checks over the course of five months, starting back in September and stole about $31,000 from the victim.

Cook, who was arrested Wednesday, is charged with third-degree grand larceny and second-degree possession of a forged instrument.

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She was arraigned in court Wednesday. It wasn’t clear if she had an attorney who could comment on her behalf.

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