Pamela Gwinnett, 63, was brought before Preston Crown Court after being dramatically arrested at Manchester Airport last week. To steal from her, Gwinnett managed to get herself made power of attorney for the elderly Mrs Green. Pamela Gwinnett stole nearly £300K from the elderly Joan Green (Image: Public)Tanya Elahi, prosecuting, said that Gwinnett had been arrested in Tenerife on July 14 after having been at large for around 16 months. Pamela Gwinnett has been jailed (Image: GMP)But Judge Maher reminded the court that Gwinnett’s attempt to flee had been "a deliberate and sustained attempt to evade justice." Speaking after the hearing, Mrs Green's grandson David Bolton said he and the wider family were relieved to see Pamela Gwinnett finally brought to justice.