A court extended the remand of a suspect accused of stealing credit cards from an elderly Holocaust survivor until Sunday, according to N12. The hearing revealed that the investigation now involves at least two complainants and two separate incidents that occurred in July. Police also seized additional credit cards during a search of her home and are checking for further victims.
New details emerged Tuesday in the case of a Haifa woman accused of stealing credit cards from an elderly Holocaust survivor, according to N12. A court extended the suspect's remand until Sunday, and police revealed that the investigation now encompasses at least two complainants and two separate incidents in July. Additional credit cards were seized during a search of the suspect's home, and authorities are checking for further victims.
The Zioneer initially reported the arrest at 08:16 Jerusalem on Tuesday. A 54-year-old Haifa resident was taken into custody on suspicion of stealing the credit card of a Holocaust survivor. Initial reports stated the victim was 97 years old; later reports indicated she was 90. The suspect allegedly gained entry to the victim's home under the pretext of conducting medical tests and stole additional items.
The investigation is ongoing, with police examining whether additional victims were targeted. The suspect remains in custody pending further proceedings.
4 developments
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