Theft in nursing homes is always a concern, but a band of burglars has taken it to a new level, hitting long-term care facilities in six states.

An organized gang of thieves – believed to be all male – dress as female nurses and walk into nursing homes when residents are typically out of their rooms, such as during dinner. The “nurses” hit residents’ rooms, taking credit cards.

So far the thieves have hit hundreds of nursing home residents. Typically charging purchases at such stores as Wal-Mart and Kmart, police estimate these fraudulent purchases to be anywhere between $50,000 and $100,000. Continue reading →