Michigan Caregiver Arrested After Allegedly Draining Nearly $24,000 From 86-Year-Old Livonia Client
Key Summary
An 86-year-old Michigan woman and her family report a caregiver stole nearly $24,000 from her through repeated ATM withdrawals and unauthorized credit card charges, prompting an arrest and vow to hold the perpetrator accountable
Investigation Begins
A Michigan caregiver has been arrested after an 86-year-old Livonia woman and her family say the aide stole nearly $24,000 through repeated ATM withdrawals and unauthorized credit card charges. Livonia police took the woman into custody early Tuesday afternoon, reports ClickOnDetroit. Police have not named the caregiver because she has not yet been charged. Cynthia Dame, 86, said the caregiver began working for her in July of 2025 and quickly became someone the family trusted with shopping, cooking, laundry and caring for her animals. Says Dame, \