Quinte West OPP have charged two people suspected of elder abuse.
Officers began the investigation in late August last year after receiving a report of possible elder abuse.
It was reported two people were taking advantage of an 86-year-old woman in an effort to convert the woman’s assets to themselves for financial gain without permission.
Following a lengthy investigation, arrests were made earlier this month.
Eugene Pollard, 66, and Deborah-Ann Pollard, 63, both of Quinte West were charged with theft over $5,000 and obtaining by false pretense.
Both were released and will appear in Belleville court on February 10.
For more information on elder abuse, visit Ontario.ca/elderabuse. The Senior Safety Line is also a 24/7, confidential and free resource that provides information, referrals and support in over 150 languages for seniors experiencing abuse. Call 1-866-299-1011 for support. If you or someone you know is in danger right now, call 911 or your local police.
