Support worker arrested after stealing senior’s cash in St. Catharines

Niagara police have arrested and charged a personal support worker after family members suspected missing funds in St. Catharines.

Officers say they received a theft complaint from a family member Thursday of an 87-year-old senior residing at Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village, located at 413 Linwell Rd.

As a result of the suspicion, members from the senior’s family purchased and installed a camera inside their fathers independent living area.

After reviewing the video, evidence shows that their father’s personal support worker was responsible for stealing cash.

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Kathleen Erin Little, 38, of St. Catharines has been arrested and charged with four counts of theft under $5,000.

Police confirmed that Little was employed by Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village, who have been fully cooperating with officers.

Investigators say Little was released on a form 10 undertaking and is set to appear at a St. Catharines courthouse on March 28.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009208.

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