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15 hours ago

Suspects arrested in Livermore pray with me' scam

The theft was reported outside a business in the 1600 block of North Vasco Road. The victim, a Livermore resident, told police that a woman in a car asked to pray together, held her hands, and slipped replica gold jewelry onto her wrist. After the woman drove off, the victim realized her real gold bracelet, worth more than $500, was gone, police said.
California
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Brampton seniors being targeted in distraction thefts,' Peel police warn | CBC News

Elderly people in Brampton are being targeted for jewelry through distraction thefts involving conversation, vehicle approaches, and coordinated male–female tactics.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

2 charged in distraction theft of elderly man's Rolex watch in Scarborough, police say | CBC News

Two people were arrested and charged after a distraction theft and robbery injured an elderly man outside a Scarborough shopping plaza.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Toronto police warn of 'alarming' surge in distraction thefts this year | CBC News

Distraction thefts in Toronto have surged to 374 incidents this year, with seniors targeted and organized crime suspected; police are increasing patrols and public warnings.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Police search for 5 people who allegedly targeted elderly people at ATMs in 'distraction' thefts | CBC News

Toronto police are warning about distraction thefts targeting the elderly at ATMs.
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