Carer caught red-handed stealing from 101-year-old

An 101-year-old pensioner teamed up with his elderly son to catch a thieving carer who he suspected had been stealing money from him.

Laura Dignum was caught red-handed on a hidden camera installed by the suspicious relatives of frail Frank Mullins.

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The disturbing video lasts over a minute and shows 30-year-old Dignum looking nervously for signs of anyone coming as she bends down and rifles through a drawer.

She is filmed leaving the bedroom empty-handed before returning seconds later.

Dignum can then be heard unzipping a wallet belonging to Frank before taking out a £10 note which she stuffs into her pocket.

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