Halifax woman speaks out after 88-year-old mother robbed as she slept inside hospital – Halifax [Video]

For Seana Veinot, having her 88-year-old mother admitted to the QEII hospital in Halifax was stressful enough, but to have her mother’s possessions stolen while she was asleep made the experience even worse.

“So a vulnerable, late 80s lady being asleep…. It’s very disconcerting to know that that could be a target. And that makes you feel like nobody is safe,” she said.

From Veinot’s understanding, her mother, Betty, had her bag with her prescription glasses, wallet and photos stolen while admitted from the ER on May 29.

She said the theft has added stress and taken time out of their lives as they cancel bank cards and replace other ID cards.

While there has been a small cost to replace some of the items, it’s not the monetary value that’s important for the family.

“It was not an expensive bag. It wouldn’t be something that you would look to …