Commack nursing home employee accused of robbing patient
By: News 12 Staff Oct 19, 2016, 3:48pm Updated on: Oct 19, 2016
Police say a nursing home employee robbed a 95-year-old Alzheimer's patient in Commack.
According to police, Jason Battaglia, of North Massapequa, took a gold necklace from the woman's neck at Gurwin Nursing Home in June.
Police say Battaglia later returned the necklace to a nurse, claiming he found it on the floor.
The 32-year-old is facing grand larceny and drug charges.