Distraction Theft
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Peterborough police seek suspects in distraction thefts at north end businessesPeterborough police say in one incident, a man and a woman approached a senior at a business, engaged in a short conversation, and then stole the woman's wallet from her purse.CrimeApr 2
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Suspects asked victim for help before stealing bank card in Pickering, police sayPolice are looking for two men who officers say asked a 72-year-old woman for help before stealing her bank card in Pickering last month.CrimeMar 25
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Kingston police release photos of suspects in distraction theftsSuspects are part of a network of scam artists and thieves operating in the city, police sayCrimeFeb 26
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2 arrested, 1 sought following distraction theft at Cobourg business: policeCobourg police released a surveillance image of a person they're still seeking after they say a woman's wallet was stolen during a 'distraction theft' last week.CrimeJan 23
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10- to 12-year-old boy a decoy in distraction-style break-in: York policeA 10- to 12-year-old boy was a decoy in a distraction-style break-in on Wednesday in Markham, police say, prompting a search for suspects and a warning to the community.CrimeDec 14, 2023
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Cobourg police warn of distraction theft after senior’s wallet swiped at storePolice say three people recently targeted an 89-year-old woman and stole her wallet while pretending to help her shop at a store.CrimeDec 1, 2023
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77-year-old man dragged alongside moving vehicle in Vaughan robbery: policeTwo people have been charged after a series of distraction-style thefts in Vaughan, including one in which a 77-year-old victim was dragged alongside a moving vehicle, police say.CrimeJun 9, 2023
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Woman’s jewelry stolen in apparent distraction theft: Guelph policeA woman was out doing yard work in Guelph, Ont., when she was approached by a man and a woman. They managed to steal a bracelet and necklace from the victim, police say.CrimeJun 5, 2023
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Guelph senior had real necklace stolen, fake one left in distraction theftPolice are looking for a man and a woman seen driving a black SUV in the area of Imperial and Wellington on Monday.CrimeMay 10, 2023
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Woman who lost $35K in distraction theft feels ‘victimized’ twice after bank denies reimbursementA Calgary woman who recently fell victim to a distraction theft scam is fighting to get the thousands of dollars she lost reimbursed by the Bank of Montreal.ConsumerMay 9, 2023
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