A 54-year-old Haifa resident was arrested on suspicion of stealing the credit card of a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor and going on a shopping spree worth thousands of shekels, 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 are expected to request an extension of her remand at the Haifa Magistrate's Court today.
A 54-year-old Haifa resident was arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of stealing the credit card of a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor and using it for thousands of shekels in purchases, according to N12. The suspect allegedly first stole the card during a shared ride, then later visited the victim's home under the pretense of medical tests and stole additional belongings. Police will request a remand extension at the Haifa Magistrate's Court today.
This arrest comes amid a series of reported crimes targeting elderly residents in Haifa. The Zioneer has previously reported on the assault and robbery of a 78-year-old woman in the city, leading to the arrest of a minor, and on other incidents of theft and fraud against seniors. The investigation remains ongoing.
4 developments
- StrongPolice name Haifa suspect Liora Strasberg, 54, in credit card fraud targeting elderly
- DevelopingPolice seek 5-day remand extension for suspect, present video of incident
- StrongCourt Extends Detention of Suspect in Beniahu Razi Murder by 4 Days
- DevelopingPolice seek 10-day remand extension for suspects in northern Israel rape case
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