Home health care nurse accused of stealing jewelry from elderly woman

Dusu Fofana, 25, is charged with theft

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A home health care nurse is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry from an elderly person for whom she was caring.

According to court documents, Dusu Fofana was caring for the 80-year-old victim between March 22 and March 27 while the senior was recovering from three surgeries at her residence west of downtown Houston. The victim says after Fofana stopped caring for her, she noticed a large amount of her jewelry was missing.

Police say the found a gold ring that was pawned by Fofana and that an employee of the pawn shop identified Fofana out of a photo array.

According to police, Fofana also stole nine pieces including pearl earrings, diamond earrings, a necklace and a bracelet, with a total value of $12,900.

Fofana, 25, is charged with theft. Bond has been set at $2,000.

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