A woman has been jailed and will be deported after she conned her way into the homes of elderly people by posing as a carer before taking their prized possessions.
Maria Kwiatkowska, 21, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on Thursday, September 21 after admitting three counts of burglary.
Kwiatkowska was given three years and three months for each burglary, to run concurrently, and will be deported following her sentence.
In an 11-day period from Friday, April 14, Kwiatkowska entered homes in Southend while pretending to be a carer.
She then robbed the victims, all aged in their 80s, of possession that included high-value jewellery, watches and cash.
Kwiatkowska wore a distinctive floral shirt with large and bright flower images on it and was later identified, interviewed by police and charged.
Investigating officer Dc Stephen Cross said: “Kwiatkowska is a prolific offender who targeted our community’s elderly and vulnerable people for her own financial gain.
“Her crimes were pre-planned and involved gaining entry into her victims’ homes by pretending to be a carer.
"In one case, Kwiatkowska targeted the home of a person suffering from dementia.
“Kwiatkowska robbed her victims of treasured jewellery including one wedding ring of huge sentimental value.
"She has shown no remorse for her actions throughout the trial and I hope this outcome offers some justice to her victims.”
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