Woman accused of stealing from Albuquerque rehab patients
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State prosecutors say a former office manager at an Albuquerque rehabilitation center has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $30,000 from elderly patients who suffered from dementia.
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office says Leanne Bennett could face up to three years in prison when she's sentenced on Oct. 18 and be required to pay more than $44,000 in restitution to the victims.
Prosecutors say Bennett worked at the Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque.
They say she allegedly used her position as office manager to steal from elderly residents between 2012 and 2013.
Bennett allegedly gained access to residents' checking accounts, ATM accounts and debit cards.