Investigations underway after Nanaimo caregiver accused of theft from elderly patient
NANAIMO — After more than $500 was allegedly taken from her elderly father, a Nanaimo woman is speaking out and trying to prevent other seniors from being taken advantage of.
Susan Tye claimed an Island Health caregiver, who looks after her 93-year-old veteran father Douglas Fairbanks, stole $570 over multiple trips to their home.
“Somebody came in and violated us. She violated our trust and our safety. Of all the places you can be, you should be able to be in your own home and be safe.”
Their house has video cameras, which were first bought so Tye could keep watch over her father while she was at work and for general safety, but never installed. However, after $200 allegedly went missing on May 10, the cameras were quickly installed.