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Caregiver accused of stealing and selling $56K in jewelry from elderly Miami -Dade victims
By Allyson Castillo at WSVN 7 News
· June 5, 2026
· 1 min read
A Miami-Dade caregiver was arrested after detectives said she stole more than $56,000 worth of jewelry from two elderly clients and sold the items through local pawn shops without their permission. Jacqueline Denise Robinson, 58, was arrested on charges related to the financial exploitation of elder
Key takeaway Jacqueline Denise Robinson, 58, was arrested on charges related to the financial exploitation of elderly victims following an investigation by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrest of Jacqueline Denise Robinson, a caregiver accused of stealing from elderly Miami-Dade clients, raises concerns about the vulnerability of seniors in the community. Many elderly residents in Miami-Dade, particularly those living in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Miami Beach, rely on caregivers for daily assistance, creating a position of trust that can be exploited. The fact that Robinson allegedly sold the stolen jewelry through local pawn shops suggests a need for increased scrutiny of these businesses and their role in enabling financial exploitation. As the case against Robinson moves forward, it will be important to watch how the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office Elderly and Vulnerable Adults Unit handles the prosecution, and whether the incident prompts any changes in the way caregivers are screened and monitored in the county. The safety and well-being of Miami-Dade's elderly population depend on it.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Miami-Dade caregiver was arrested after detectives said she stole more than $56,000 worth of jewelry from two elderly clients and sold the items through local pawn shops without their permission. Jacqueline Denise Robinson, 58, was arrested on charges related to the financial exploitation of elder
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