Ontario woman faces dozens of charges in hospital theft investigation
Ontario hospital theft charges: 64 counts after alleged fraud at 5 hospitals Police say more victims may exist—see how the case unfolded across Ontario
An Ontario woman is facing dozens of charges after police investigated thefts and fraud involving patients and staff at several hospitals across the province, police said Saturday.
The 34yearold Burlington woman was charged by Orillia OPP with 64 offences, including fraud under $5,000, theft under $5,000, disobeying a court order, criminal breach of trust, fraud over $5,000, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Police said the alleged incidents involved Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto, and West Park Health Care Centre in Toronto. Investigators said the case began after multiple complaints and that they believe there may be more victims, including patients, visitors, and staff.