34yr old carer convicted of burgling former elderly client

34 year old Donna Fallon of Bayford Road, Littlehampton was sentenced to 20 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 2 years when she appeared at Worthing Magistrates Court charged with two burglary dwelling offences last week. Donna, who was previously a carer for the 92 year old Rustington victim was also ordered to undertake 200 hours of community service, as well as pay £120 in compensation and a further £120 in costs.

Littlehampton Police launched an investigation when the victim’s care company noticed that money was disappearing from the property that could not have been spent by the victim. The care company, West Sussex Adult Services and Littlehampton Police worked together to progress the investigation. Police used technical equipment to assist them in identifying the offender.

Detective Sergeant John Witt of Littlehampton CID, who led the investigation said, “I am pleased that we secured a conviction in this case and hope that it sends out the message that we will use a wide range of investigative tactics to identify offenders and hold them to account. It was particularly pleasing to achieve this result as the victim was very elderly and the offender had known him and previously worked for him.

“I would like to point out that Fallon has no connections with the victim’s current care company, indeed she was not connected to a company at all. I would urge those who are seeking carers, either for themselves or a family member, to use a reputable company that carries out the necessary checks on its staff.”