This is the shocking moment a single mother was caught on a hidden camera stealing money from the wallet of her boyfriend ’ s frail 89-year old grandfather . Hayley Adams , 29 , of Barnstaple , Devon , was seen sneaking into William Tanner ’ s bedroom and taking cash from his coat , after a CCTV device was put in the room by his daughter Angela Wrenn . Ms Wrenn , 56 , had earlier expressed concern that his money kept going missing , but was shocked to discover the culprit was a trusted relative - and the mother to Mr Tanner ’ s great-grandchildren . While Adams admitted to taking about £65 , North Devon Magistrates ' Court was told that the victim 's relatives suspected the amount stolen in one year was closer to thousands of pounds . Caught : Hayley Adams ( above ) , 29 , of Barnstaple , Devon , was seen sneaking into William Tanner ’ s bedroom and taking cash from his coat , after a CCTV device was put in the room by his daughter Angela Wrenn . The videos were handed to police and have now led to Adams being convicted of three counts of theft - although she escaped with a community order , restraining order and a total fine of £175 . Mr Tanner told the court he was left feeling violated and vulnerable after Adams stole money during several visits to his house in Barnstaple . Karen Ball , prosecuting , said the victim noticed money going missing from his wallet and thought at first he was being forgetful . She said he lived with his daughter Ms Wrenn who then became suspicious about Adams ’ s behaviour - so secretly installed the CCTV . Adams visited frequently and was overheard telling friends she had no money to go out with them , before she suddenly acquired some . The hidden camera instantly started picking up the offences . Mrs Ball said Adams had been in a relationship with Mr Tanner ’ s grandson - with whom she has two children - when the thefts took place . The couple have since separated . Seen on CCTV : The videos were handed to police and have now led to Adams being convicted of three counts of theft - although she escaped with a community order , restraining order and a total fine of £175 . In a victim impact statement , Mr Tanner said : ‘ I have been violated . I am feeling very vulnerable and am constantly on my guard . I can ’ t trust anybody and it feels like I have had my personal space violated . ‘ My room does not feel the same anymore . I have been feeling safer since she has not been allowed in the house . I think it is just knowing that she can ’ t get to me. ’ Mrs Ball claimed the victim ’ s family suspected thousands of pounds were taken in 12 months , but the exact amount was unknown . Tony Dart , defending Adams , said the idea that thousands was stolen was ‘ absurd ’ and Adams admitted to taking around £65 . Mr Dart said : ‘ She is disappointed in herself . The offences took place when she was desperate for money . She is a single mother . She accepts her behaviour was reprehensible. ’ Magistrates handed Adams a restraining order , banning her from attending the victim ’ s address or contacting him - and ordered her to pay him £65 compensation . She was also handed a six-month community order , with six months supervision , and told to attend an Engage Women programme . She was fined £50 and ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge .
Hayley ward , 29 , admitted stealing £ 65 from William Tanner 's bedroom . according to Mr Tanner 's great - grandfather was working on the device . Mr Tanner says he felt ' violated ' and ' ' n't trust anybody ' after the theft . ward escaped with community support , restraining order and £ 175 fine .