Distraction Thefts
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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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Wallets stolen during distraction thefts in retail stores: Guelph policeA man and a woman are being sought after six people had their wallets stolen. Debit and credit cards were later used at businesses.CrimeFeb 21
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Calgary police arrest 2 of 3 suspects in distraction theft spreeCalgary police have arrested and charged two men and are looking for a third following a string of distraction thefts in the first two months of this year.CrimeMar 17, 2023
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Thieves appear to be targeting elderly women in recent spate of distraction thefts: Guelph policeGuelph police are warning residents to be aware of distraction thefts that have been happening in the city and appear to be targeting elderly women.CrimeMar 22, 2022
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Vancouver police launch campaign to warn public of distraction theftsHeer said 54 distraction thefts have been reported to police this year, already surpassing last year's total of 52.CrimeJul 20, 2021
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Police seek suspects in credit card distraction thefts in Burlington and OakvilleHalton Regional Police say three suspects allegedly stole credit cards from four elderly women while distracting them in the parking lot of businesses in Burlington and Oakville.CrimeMay 13, 2020
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Toronto police attach bells to wallets in bid to prevent distraction thefts during holidays2019 marks the third year Operation Jingle is taking place in 41 Division.CrimeDec 19, 2019
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Police bust 2 suspects in string of East Vancouver distraction theftsPeter Alexandru, 23, and Gratiela Stoian, 18, have each been charged with one count of theft of jewelry.CrimeSep 6, 2019
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North Vancouver fraud suspect has pattern of targeting elderly victims, police warnPolice say Donald Robert Quinnell is suspected of multiple thefts in North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Vancouver this summer.CrimeSep 5, 2019
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Police in Vancouver, West Vancouver issue new distraction theft warningsThieves across Metro Vancouver are using slight of hand to steal valuable items from vulnerable victims, and police are sending a warning to seniors.CrimeAug 23, 2019
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