Police arrested a 54-year-old Haifa woman on suspicion of stealing the credit card of a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor and using it for thousands of shekels in purchases, according to N12. The suspect allegedly also gained entry to the victim's home under the pretext of medical tests and stole additional property. Police will request an extension of her remand today at the Haifa Magistrate's Court.
Police in Haifa arrested a 54-year-old woman on suspicion of a series of thefts targeting a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor. According to the investigation, the suspect first stole the victim's credit card during a shared ride and later, after allegedly gaining access to the victim's home under the pretext of performing medical tests, stole additional property. The suspect is believed to have used the card for thousands of shekels in purchases. The arrest was made by Haifa police, and the force will request an extension of her remand at the Haifa Magistrate's Court today. The victim is a Holocaust survivor in her late 90s, police said. Further details were not immediately available.
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