Peterborough hospital cleaner who stole from dead patients jailed

Erika Pusnyte, 32, worked at the Edith Cavell Centre in Bretton Gate, Peterborough.

Between July and October last year staff noticed items going missing from the hospital and patients, including medical supplies, drugs, and bank cards.

On 14 October police attended to take statements from staff, at which point Pusnyte started to act suspiciously.

She was searched and found to be in possession of Amphetamine and a stolen bank card. During the investigation it was found she had taken several items from patients who had died.

Pusnyte, of Taverners Road, Peterborough, pleaded guilty to six counts of theft, fraud by false representation and possession of a class B drug.

She was sentenced on Tuesday (15 March) at Peterborough Crown Court to five months in prison.

PC Malachi Creedon said: “Pusnyte abused her position of trust while working at the hospital site, not only were her actions morally wrong but also constituted several serious offences against vulnerable victims.”