Seniors Targeted
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2 men charged after elderly women ‘targeted’ in Toronto, Markham robberiesPolice said investigations began in August 2021 when a series of robberies were occurring against seniors, particularly female.CrimeDec 9, 2022
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Vancouver woman speaks out after distraction thief steals irreplacable heirloomThe woman says the swindler made off with her husband's necklace, the only memento he had from before fleeing Vietnam nearly half a century ago.CanadaApr 1, 2021
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Vancouver police warn of ‘smooth-talking’ con man targeting seniorsAnyone who sees the suspect should call 911 immediately, police say.Aug 28, 2019
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String of ‘distraction thefts’ targeting B.C. seniors and their jewelry prompts police warningPolice have received reports of eight of the so-called distraction thefts in just under a month; the victims have been seen openly wearing jewelry that suspects have successfully gotten away with.CrimeJun 7, 2018
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Seniors duped out of thousands of dollars by ‘distraction’ thievesA number of seniors have been conned out of thousands of dollars by the so-called distraction thieves in Vancouver.Mar 7, 2017
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