Key facts
- Pamela Gwinnett, 63, was arrested in Tenerife, Spain.
- She faces extradition to the UK.
- Gwinnett was sentenced to six years in prison.
- She stole £300,000 from an 89-year-old pensioner.
- She fled to Tenerife while on bail awaiting trial.
Pamela Gwinnett, aged 63, has been arrested in Tenerife, Spain, following her conviction for stealing £300,000 from an 89-year-old pensioner. Gwinnett is now facing extradition back to the United Kingdom to serve a six-year prison sentence. She had previously fled to the Spanish island while she was on bail and awaiting trial for the theft. The pensioner from whom the money was stolen is 89 years old. Gwinnett's conviction relates to the theft of a substantial sum, amounting to £300,000.