PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A self-proclaimed Butler County psychic is facing theft charges after police say he stole more than $8,000 from a woman.

According to the criminal complaint, Sophia Williams continued to take money from the victim, telling her she needed it for readings.

Adams Township police said the victim came to them in September and said she had met with a psychic in June who could help her “work through the issues that were holding her back.” Investigators said the psychic, later identified as Sophia Williams, told her she needed $525 for a reading.

Police said the victim visited Williams again at her Mars home a few days later, lending her valuable jewelry that belonged to her mother and grandmother.

The victim told police the demands from Williams escalated until she demanded thousands of dollars. Police said Williams told the victim she “had to bring the money because the jealousy between her ancestors was financial” and promised to return it.

When the victim tried to retrieve her money and valuables, police said Williams told her they were not in her house, but in her “temple.”

Investigators said when they spoke with Williams, she said she would return everything to avoid charges. But police said Williams later emailed the victim and said he would give it all back “without the law.”

Williams was charged with theft by deception totaling $8,600.