警方调查墨尔本养老院97岁妇女珠宝盗窃案,这是近200起年度设施盗窃案的一部分。 Police probe jewellery theft from 97-year-old woman in Melbourne aged care home, part of nearly 200 annual facility thefts.

警方正在调查墨尔本一家养老院内一名97岁妇女的珠宝被盗案,这是维多利亚州设施每年近200起盗窃案的一部分。 Police are investigating the theft of jewellery from a 97-year-old woman in a Melbourne aged care home, part of a pattern of nearly 200 annual thefts in Victorian facilities. 该案涉及Kew Botanica社区照料中心的Nell, 当她侄女于12月发现戒指失踪时,案件曝光。 The case, involving Nell at Kew Botanica Community Care, came to light when her niece discovered missing rings in December. 在两个月期间至少报告了五起类似事件。 At least five similar incidents were reported in a two-month span. opal Health Carare承认有两起盗窃指控和一件丢失物品,提供了闭路电视录像,但没有找到证据。 Opal HealthCare acknowledged two theft allegations and one lost item, provided CCTV footage, but no evidence was found. 警察继续进行调查,没有逮捕任何人。 Police continue the investigation with no arrests. 专家说,由于居民的脆弱性和认知能力下降,盗窃案可能报告不足,痴呆病人往往不相信。 Experts say thefts are likely underreported due to residents’ vulnerability and cognitive decline, with dementia patients often not believed. 倡导者建议家庭避免带来贵重物品或使用复制品,并强调需要更安全的护理环境。 Advocates recommend families avoid bringing valuables or use replicas, highlighting the need for safer care environments.