A Metro Atlanta woman says that after she was attacked and taken to a Wellstar hospital, she later realized the jewelry she had been wearing was gone. Her account, that staff members removed or misplaced her rings and other items while she was in their care after the assault, is stirring fresh concern about patient safety at local facilities.
In an on-camera interview, the woman told a local TV station she believes staff took off her rings, a necklace and other pieces while she was incapacitated, as reported by 11Alive. According to the station, she has reported the loss to authorities and wants her property back.
Allegations Are Not Isolated
This latest claim lands on top of other recent allegations involving Wellstar staff. In October 2024, FOX 5 Atlanta reported that a nurse was charged after a patient’s bracelet went missing at North Fulton Hospital, and Channel 2 Action News later covered an indictment tied to alleged thefts from patients. Together, those reports highlighted the kinds of vulnerabilities families worry about when loved ones are hospitalized.
What Has Happened In Past Cases
Previous local coverage shows employers have at times put accused workers on administrative leave while investigators reviewed similar claims, and in other cases prosecutors pursued theft or elder-abuse charges. Reporting on allegations inside hospitals, along with work by local TV outlets, underscores how these kinds of complaints can trigger both criminal investigations and internal workplace probes.
Where This Claim Stands Now
The woman told 11Alive she reported the missing items to police and hospital security, and that she wants answers about what happened while she was in care. It was not clear from the station’s report whether investigators have opened a formal criminal probe into this newest allegation…