Alexandra Stewart, also known as Alexandra Dewsnup, was arrested on Wednesday after being turned in to police by her parents
A woman’s parents have turned her in to police after recognizing her in surveillance footage robbing an epileptic man as he had a seizure at a Utah 7/11.
Alexandra Stewart, who was booked into jail under her maiden name of Dewsnup, was arrested on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.
The 28-year-old woman is accused of stealing Dustin Malone’s credit card from his wallet as he lay writhing on the ground of a 7/11 on October 4.
She was seen on store surveillance footage standing over Justin as he seized, rifling through his wallet as she looked over her shoulder to ensure no one was watching.
Another customer is even seen walking by the pair without noticing the theft.
Police released the video to the public in the hope of catching his robber earlier this month.
Stewart’s parents were among members of the public who responded after seeing it to identify her.
When questioned, the woman is said to have told police that she was under the influence of Xanax at the time and does not remember carrying out the robbery but admits it is her in the video.
Her family has since made contact with the victim and told him she is mentally ill.
Stewart, 28, was filmed on store cameras going through the wallet of Dustin Malone as he lay on the ground having a seizure. His kicking legs are visible above, next to Stewart’s feet
Not long afterwards, she is accused of attempting to use Malone’s credit card to buy clothes online.
It is not clear whether her parents, JoDee and Tim, believe she was under the influence of the prescription drug.
Neither responded to questions on Friday morning, nor did the suspect’s husband.
According to NBC Utah, Stewart was previously accused of theft after stealing a co-workers debit card.She pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.
On social media, she describes herself as a receptionist for the Department of Health.
The woman remains in county jail on a $5,000 bond and faces three charges; violation of parole, theft and possession with intent to sell transfer information of a financial transaction card. All are felonies.
Malone is a nursing assistant who suffers epilepsy. He told NBC how he collapsed shortly after walking into the 7/11 on October 4.
Police say the woman’s mother JoDee and her father Tim McNutt are among those who called them to identify her after seeing the surveillance footage in a public appeal
Stewart, a married 28-year-old receptionist, says she was on Xanax at the time of the robbery and does not remember it
Victim: Dustin Malone, who suffers epilepsy, said he was horrified after being shown the video by police but says he forgave his robber when her family contacted him to say she was mentally ill
The robbery took place at this 7/11 in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 4
‘Just as soon as I had walked in the door, I just started getting the tunnel vision and the normal ‘aura,’ as they call it.
The woman claims to work as a receptionist for the Department of Health. She remains in county jail
‘I go completely stiff, my eyes go back, I lose consciousness and I collapse,’ he said.
After the seizure, he realized his license and credit card were missing from his wallet.
He was then shown the video by police and was horrified.
‘My jaw hit the desk when I saw that. I always said, “nothing ceases to amaze me,” and then I saw that video,’ he added.
Malone has since forgiven his robber, he said, and hopes that she gets the ‘help’ he believes she needs.
He revealed that since the robbery, her family has contacted him to tell him she is mentally ill.
‘As a healthcare professional my primary priority is the physical and mental wellbeing of those I come into contact with. She is no exception to that. If she truly wants help I will help her.
‘I as the victim have forgiven her and I ask you as a community to do the same,’ he told Fox 13.