Carer flees to Tenerife after stealing £300k from 89-year-old woman

Pamela Gwinnett, 62, was sentenced to six years in prison for stealing nearly £300,000 from 89-year-old Joan Green before fleeing to Tenerife, exploiting her power of attorney.

• Pamela Gwinnett exploited her position under the Power of attorney to steal £300,000 from vulnerable Joan Green, even accessing funds after Greens death in November 2022.
• Gwinnett, who lived in Chorley, was sentenced to six years in prison by Preston Crown Court for her crimes, highlighting issues of elder abuse and financial exploitation.
• After the theft, Gwinnett fled to Tenerife, raising concerns about the effectiveness of social services in protecting vulnerable individuals from bullying and financial abuse.