ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A home healthcare from Canton was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a disabled, elderly patient.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Ebony Michelle Mitchell, 48, stole from a 77-year-old man for months while working as her caretaker.
The sheriff’s office first learned of the allegations in May and began their investigation.
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Mitchell was charged with six counts of felony exploitation and intimidation of a disabled adult, elder person.
Deputies said Mitchell was stealing from her client while caring for them at their home in Alpharetta since February.
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All told, Mitchell allegedly stole more than $17,000 from her client, using his credit and debit cards to pay for her rent, jewelry, and down payments on her car.
Mitchell was arrested Wednesday and released on a $16,878 bond.
Deputies said the investigation is ongoing.
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