Home aide forged Garden City man's checks, stole $174G, police say
Yvelise Marcellus, 29, of Hempstead, has been charged with grand larceny, identity theft and 18 counts of possession of a forged instrument. Credit: NCPD
The home aide of a 90-year-old Garden City man forged at least 18 of his checks, stealing more than $174,000 over eight months, police said.
Yvelise Marcellus, 29, of Hempstead, working through her own company, Ray of Light Companion, carried out the crimes from Feb. 3 to Oct. 19, Nassau County police said in a statement Friday.
She was arrested Thursday and charged with second-degree grand larceny, first-degree identity theft and 18 counts of possession of a forged instrument.
Marcellus was arraigned Friday, according to online court records. Her attorney, David Gevanter of Lindenhurst, declined to comment.
Anyone who feels Marcellus might have victimized them should call the Garden City Police Department at 516-742-9600. All callers will remain anonymous.
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