A man is accused of selling items he stole from an 82-year-old woman he was supposed to be taking care of, authorities said.
Travis Flowers, 30, was living in the home with his girlfriend, who is the victim's granddaughter.
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Authorities said the two were in charge of the woman and her husband, who is now deceased.
The victim's son noticed the items were missing.
Flowers is accused of stealing a diamond pendant, a necklace and other items. Police said he then sold the items worth more than $3,500 at a pawn shop.
When he eventually confessed, Flowers told police the girlfriend didn't know he took the items.
Flowers has been charged with theft of an elderly person.