Couple accused of stealing 94-year-old man’s entire life savings has bond set at $5,000

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - A couple accused of stealing a 94-year-old man’s entire life savings had their bond set at $5,000 in a Cuyahoga County court room on Wednesday morning.

Rocky River Police said Patrick and Lori Smith stole their Uncle’s entire life savings, they are accused of only leaving him $5.

The couple was indicted by the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury today for:

• theft 
• identity theft 
• forgery

Here is the breakdown of the finances, according to police.

• $47,000 in Amazon transactions
• $25,000 at Costco 
• $16,000 at Giant Eagle
• $25,000 at Lowe’s Home Improvement 
• $9,000 at QVC  
• $34,000 in cash withdrawals.

Police also said the couple made a handful of luxurious purchases, including:

• Season tickets for the Cleveland Browns
• Tickets to the 2015 NBA Finals 
• 2016 Eastern Conference Finals
• A car, boat and camping trailer 

The couple is not allowed to have contact with the victim.

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