Caregiver Accused of Stealing $1,200 in Jewelry From 89-Year-Old Selden Woman

A home health aide was arrested Thursday night for allegedly stealing approximately $1,200 in jewelry from an 89-year-old woman she was caring for in Selden, Suffolk County police said.

Devika Ramcharran, 37, of North Bellport, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny following an investigation into the theft at a residence on Oakdale Avenue.

According to police, Ramcharran was employed as a home health aide by Senior Helpers of Smithtown, located at 35 Manor Road in Smithtown. She was assigned to care for the elderly woman at her Selden home…

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