Retirement Village Maintenance Worker Caught on Camera Searching Elderly Couple's Home
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An elderly couple living in a self-contained unit at a retirement village has described how they discovered someone had been going through their home. The couple began to suspect that somebody was searching their belongings, so they decided to install CCTV cameras to find out what was happening.
The cameras recorded a maintenance worker from the village entering the unit and rummaging through the couple's home. Reports say the man was looking for drugs. The footage gave the couple clear evidence of what had taken place, and the matter was reported to the appropriate authorities.
The case has raised concern about the safety of older people who live in retirement villages, where staff often have access to residents' homes for repairs and maintenance. Many residents rely on these workers and trust them with keys, so cases like this can make people feel uneasy about their privacy and security.
The couple's decision to set up cameras shows how some older New Zealanders are taking practical steps to protect their homes. Anyone who has concerns about their safety or the conduct of staff at their village is encouraged to speak to village management or contact the police.
Sources: NZ Herald
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