Caretaker accused of using client’s credit card

A Placerville woman working as a caretaker at an Auburn residential recovery center was arrested June 18 for allegedly using a resident’s bank card to make purchases at local stores.

Amanda Marie Sinnott

Amanda Marie Sinnott, 29, was an employee at Westview Healthcare. A 69-year-old man discovered his bank card missing and about $1,300 had been charged at two Auburn stores.

Authorities said Sinnott is on store video using the credit card.

Sinnott faces charges of burglary, committing a financial crime against the elderly, fraudulent use of a bank access card and possession of stolen property.

Her bail was set at $50,000.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report