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Florida Health Care Nurse Stole Over $140,000 From Elderly Blind Patient, Spent Money On Her Pet: Sheriff

Carrie Hutchinson is accused of stealing from a blind and elderly man. (Credit: Polk County Sheriff's Office)

A Florida home health care nurse has been arrested for allegedly stealing $141,594 from her blind, elderly client over four years, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced.

"Taking advantage of an elderly man who entrusted her with his life savings while also paying her a good salary is inexcusable and unforgivable," Sheriff Grady Judd told WFLA. "This woman's actions are despicable."

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