On November 10, 2025, Bethlehem Township Police responded to a report of theft on Hope Ridge Drive, leading to the arrest of a local caregiver accused of stealing money and jewelry from three elderly clients.
Arrest and Investigation
Nicole Daley of Palmer Township was taken into custody after an investigation by the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation uncovered alleged financial elder abuse involving victims aged 90, 88, and 84. Officials said the police were called on November 10, 2025, to Hope Ridge Drive for a reported theft involving a 90‑year‑old client.
Financial Fraud Details
Daley is accused of forging 11 checks totaling $6,700 payable to her husband, all bearing the victim’s forged signature. She also used the 90‑year‑old victim’s credit card for unauthorized purchases exceeding $2,000 and stole $5,000 in cash. These activities occurred while she was the at‑home care assistant from July through September 2025.
Jewelry Theft and Pawn Shop
In addition to the money, investigators found that Daley stole multiple pieces of jewelry from the three elderly clients. Police traced her to a pawn shop in Nazareth, where she visited ten times between September and October and sold the stolen items. The shop owner reported that Daley collected $5,395 from these sales, including class rings such as a 1948 Easton ring. The stolen jewelry could not be recovered.
Charges and Bail
Daley faces charges of forgery, access device fraud, three counts of theft by unlawful taking, financial exploitation of an older adult or care‑dependent person, and three counts of receiving stolen property. She was remanded to Northampton County Prison in lieu of a $100,000 bail.
Key Takeaways
- Nicole Daley arrested for forging checks and stealing money from three elderly clients.
- She sold stolen jewelry at a Nazareth pawn shop, collecting $5,395.
- Daley is charged with multiple fraud and theft offenses and denied bail.
The case underscores the vulnerability of older adults to financial exploitation and the importance of vigilant oversight for caregivers.
