Ex-Brandon hospital worker accused of stealing patient’s wallet, spending more than $500 on credit cards

The Brief

  • A patient care technician at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is accused of stealing a patient’s wallet and racking up more than $500 worth of purchases on their credit cards.
  • Bailey Slater, 28, turned herself in to the Orient Road Jail after a warrant was issued for her arrest.
  • The sheriff’s office said HCA Florida Brandon Hospital identified the misconduct and worked closely with detectives during their investigation.

BRANDON, Fla. A now-former patient care technician at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is accused of stealing a patient’s wallet and racking up more than $500 worth of purchases on their credit cards.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Bailey Slater, 28, turned herself in to the Orient Road Jail after a warrant was issued for her arrest.

What we know:

Deputies said Slater is accused of stealing a 94-year-old patient’s wallet and using the victim’s credit cards to rack up more than $500 in purchases that same day. HCSO released a photo from security footage, showing Slater walking out with a full Target shopping cart.

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