A man is accused of making more than $102,000 worth of unauthorized food purchases from Little Sisters of the Poor in Pittsburgh. Authorities have charged Vincent “Gary” Jones with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. Both charges are felonies. Police say Jones, who worked for Little Sisters of the Poor on Benton Avenue, was responsible for ordering food for the nursing home/assisted living facility. In a two-year period, Jones allegedly ordered expensive steaks and seafood as part of the facility’s regular orders. Police said that food was never included on the residents’ menu nor served to those receiving meals at the facility.A staff member at the facility found the invoices and made a report to police in August. Jones was subsequently arrested on Wednesday.He has since been released on his own recognizance and will appear in court at a later date. Statement from Little Sisters: “The Little Sisters regret that a breach of trust by a former employee resulted in the misuse of some of the Home’s funds. When this situation was discovered, management of the Home promptly alerted the appropriate officials who initiated an investigation. As a result of that investigation, it appears that charges may be brought against the former employee. Fortunately, this incident has not impacted the welfare or care of any of our residents. We ask your patience and prayers for both our Home and our former employee as this matter is adjudicated by the authorities.”
PITTSBURGH —
A man is accused of making more than $102,000 worth of unauthorized food purchases from Little Sisters of the Poor in Pittsburgh.
Authorities have charged Vincent “Gary” Jones with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. Both charges are felonies.
Police say Jones, who worked for Little Sisters of the Poor on Benton Avenue, was responsible for ordering food for the nursing home/assisted living facility.
In a two-year period, Jones allegedly ordered expensive steaks and seafood as part of the facility’s regular orders.
Police said that food was never included on the residents’ menu nor served to those receiving meals at the facility.
A staff member at the facility found the invoices and made a report to police in August. Jones was subsequently arrested on Wednesday.
He has since been released on his own recognizance and will appear in court at a later date.
Statement from Little Sisters:
“The Little Sisters regret that a breach of trust by a former employee resulted in the misuse of some of the Home’s funds. When this situation was discovered, management of the Home promptly alerted the appropriate officials who initiated an investigation. As a result of that investigation, it appears that charges may be brought against the former employee. Fortunately, this incident has not impacted the welfare or care of any of our residents. We ask your patience and prayers for both our Home and our former employee as this matter is adjudicated by the authorities.”