A BARNSTAPLE woman has denied stealing nearly £60,000 from a dementia patient in Ilfracombe.Lucy Elston, of Margrove Terrace, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday where she spoke only to confirm her name, age and address.The 41-year-old is charged with stealing £59,288.96 from Vera Humphries between July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2015.She had been released on unconditional bail and will next appear at Exeter Crown Court on December 11.
