A Mississippi woman has been arrested after authorities say she stole more than $18,000 from an elderly victim by fraudulently cashing them checks.
Shelia Williams, a 70-year-old resident of Golden, Mississippi, is facing multiple counts of forgery and theft, as well as charges of aggravated battery, following an investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama. reports NBC and ABC affiliate WTVA.
The case started at the end of June this year when the old man realized that about $18,206 was missing from the bank and reported the theft to the authorities.
According to investigators, Williams took five checks from the victim’s car without permission and forged the victim’s signature.
Authorities said Williams admitted to the robbery in an interview with investigators and told them he spent the stolen money on his personal belongings.
The victim’s bank later returned all of the money taken, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities have set bail at $20,000 for Williams.
After the arrest, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office urged people to monitor their bank accounts regularly, keep checking accounts safe and report any suspicious activity to the bank or authorities.
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