Police were called and when asked if any of the missing money was left the defendant said no. Suspicion fell on 37-year-old Lewis – who had been seen spending more than usual on clothes and Christmas presents in the preceding weeks – and when confronted by family members he confessed to what he had been doing. It emerged that between November 1, 2021, and January 4 this year 35 separate withdrawals had been made from cash machines in Pontardawe in amounts ranging from £140 to £400. However in January this year the couple received a statement for their TSB savings account, which they did not routinely use, and saw that instead of it containing around £14,000 it had a little over £5,000. Read more: Ex-soldier with history of beating and abusing women turned his partner's life into a 'nightmare' The court heard the card was always returned after trips to the shops and there were no concerns about its use. She said the couple, who are in their 80s, relied on the defendant during the Covid lockdown and entrusted him with a bank card for their current account so he could do their shopping.

Sian Cutter, prosecuting, said Lewis initially began acting as an unofficial carer for his partner's elderly grandparents before becoming their registered carer. Swansea Crown Court heard the victims have been left feeling heartbroken, betrayed, and preyed upon by the actions of someone they trusted.

David Lewis helped himself to more than £9,000 from the couple's saving account, 'frittering it away' on clothes and presents.Īt the time of the theft Lewis was in a relationship with the pensioners' granddaughter. A callous carer stole thousands of pounds from the elderly and vulnerable couple he was taking care of.

Seven Sons by Lili St. Germain