Police believed the suspect mismanaged more than $350,000 belonging to the victim after the suspect took control of the victim's finances.
Police said they have charged Valerie Dorothy Mackenzie, 62, with one count of theft over $5,000, one count of fraud over $5,000 and one count of laundering proceeds of crime.Mackenzie is the owner of Making Space Professionals, a local business that aims to help seniors and vulnerable people downsize and declutter their homes.She is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
“This was an incredibly unfortunate situation for the victim, who was taken advantage of for several years by someone who was believed to be trustworthy,” said Det. Hal Quaidoo.Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or anonymously through
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