Nursing Home Help Arrested for Stealing from Tenants

report on June 20, 2011 at 5:24 a.m. that the Harlee Manor Nursing Home in the 400 block of West Sproul Road notified the department that they suspected one of their employees had been involved in thefts from various tenants’ rooms.

The thefts involved cash, credit cards and a cellular phone.

Ptlm. Joseph Prendergast and Ptlm. Joseph O’Berg responded and when they interviewed the actor, some of the items reported stolen were found in his possession. He was also found to be in possession of suspected narcotics.

Victims identified Christopher Martin, 26, of the 2300 block of Woodward Street, Philadelphia, as the actor who was in their rooms. He was taken into custody and transported to the Springfield Police Station.

Martin was charged with Theft By Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property, Identity Theft and violations of the Health & Safety Act.

Detective James Devaney is handling the investigation.