The victim's family became suspicious when money seemed to be vanishing in the middle of the night. Photo / Nottinghamshire Police
The victim's family became suspicious when money seemed to be vanishing in the middle of the night. Photo / Nottinghamshire Police
A carer who was entrusted to look after an elderly dementia sufferer has been caught breaking into his home at night and rummaging for money.
The elderly man's family decided to install CCTV cameras after they noticed cash was disappearing in the middle of the night.
A camera was installedafter social services used motion detectors to show movement inside the house around the time money would go missing.
Carer Claudia-Simona Groza was caught on camera rummaging through the 91-year-old victim's pockets as she slept.
Footage released by Nottinghamshire Police showed Groza entering the victim's front door at 2am on July 16, looking in another room before heading for the elderly man's coat pocket.
The 48-year-old carer pleaded guilty in her first court appearance.
In a statement, the victim's daughter said: "As a family, we were aware of money going missing over the period of a few months.
"This was very upsetting for us all. It appeared someone was entering the property during the night.
Motion detectors were installed first before a secret camera was put in above the front door. Photo / Nottinghamshire Police
"We installed cameras and were distressed but pleased that we were able to catch the person in the act.
"We will continue to support dad through this, he's been very uneasy since it happened and we try not to mention it in front of him. We thank the police for their prompt response and arrest."
