A St. Joseph woman is accused of stealing credit card information to pay a utility bill while caring for an elderly client.

Ashley Garr, 32 is charged in Buchanan County with a felony of receiving stolen property.

According to court documents, in December Garr is accused of using an 86-year-old woman’s credit card information to pay for her own Missouri American Water Bill, totaling more than $1,000.

“Garr had contact with the victim at the victim’s residence prior to the fraudulent transaction,” said Det. Jeremy Peters with the St. Joseph Police Department.

Peters said the crime took place around the same time Garr was employed with InterServ.

“Her job duties involved taking care of elderly people,” Peters said. “Garr used the victim’s financial information fraudulently for financial gain while she was entrusted with taking care of the 86-year-old victim.”

In a statement, InterServ said it is aware of the allegations against the former employee and is cooperating with authorities in regards to the allegations.  The statement is as follows:

“InterServ administration was made aware of these allegations by the family of the InterServ In-Home Service client. Family members were assured that InterServ would cooperate fully with authorities in regards to the allegations. InterServ would like to reassure those who support our agency that the community interests we serve will continue to be put first in all that we do.”

Garr is due in court for an arraignment March 31.