URGENT UPDATE: A **Chester woman** has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an elderly resident at a Yeadon nursing home. **Charlene Eady**, 55, faces multiple charges, including theft and unauthorized use of access devices, following a police investigation that began on **October 20**.
Authorities were notified about a missing debit card belonging to a senior resident at the **Providence Rehabilitation Center**, located at **600 Wycombe Ave**. The victim, who relies heavily on the facility’s caregivers for daily support, reported that her debit card and other credit cards had vanished, alongside unauthorized transactions made without her consent.
Yeadon Police Chief **Henry Giammarco Jr.** stated that after a thorough investigation led by Detective **Leah Cesanek**, it was revealed that Eady had used the elderly woman’s debit card multiple times across various locations in Chester. “This type of crime is deeply disturbing,” Giammarco expressed. “The victim depends on caregivers for protection and dignity. We must uphold the safety of our elderly residents.”
Eady was arraigned by **District Judge Keith Williams II** and is currently held on **10 percent of a $5,000 bail**, which she was unable to post. She has been taken to **Delaware County prison** and will face a preliminary hearing on **December 9**.
The investigation is ongoing, and further charges could be filed as new evidence emerges. Giammarco commended the efforts of officers involved, emphasizing that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
This alarming incident raises serious concerns about the safety and integrity of care for vulnerable residents in nursing facilities. As authorities dig deeper, the community watches closely for updates.
