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Necklace stolen during distraction theft
guelph Police 5/27/2026 12:12pm
A Guelph resident was approached by a male and two females in the Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway area. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon around 4:30 pm The three individuals distracted the complainant by showing them some other jewelry while they proceeded to steal a gold necklace
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Jewelry stolen during distraction theft
guelph Police 5/14/2026 9:21am
Residents are reminded to be cautious when dealing with strangers after a woman lost two gold necklaces during a distraction theft Tuesday. The victim was walking in the area of Gordon Street and Monticello Crescent when she observed two women in a vehicle who appeared to be in distress.
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Woman Wanted in Distraction Theft Investigation, Birchmount Road and Eglinton Avenue East area
toronto Police 5/2/2026 7:14pm
Woman Wanted in Distraction Theft Investigation, Birchmount Road and Eglinton Avenue East area, Image Released
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Two Suspects Sought in Distraction Theft, Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue area, Images and Video Released
toronto Police 5/1/2026 8:34pm
Two Suspects Sought in Distraction Theft, Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue area, Images and Video Released
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Another distraction theft attempt
guelph Police 4/9/2026 10:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating the latest attempted distraction theft targeting older adults. Wednesday afternoon a Guelph man in his 70s reported a suspicious interaction. He said at 2:25 pm he was walking through the parking lot at Willow West Mall when he was approached by
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Two distraction thefts reported
guelph Police 4/7/2026 11:10am
The Guelph Police Service is advising residents to remain alert to distraction thefts after two incidents Monday where jewelry was taken directly from victims during brief interactions with strangers. Just after 1 pm Monday a Guelph woman in her 50s reported her necklace was stolen. She was
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Several distraction theft attempts
guelph Police 3/30/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after several reports of attempted distraction thefts on Sunday. Between 11 am and 12:35 pm reports were received of residents being approached by parties in a vehicle who asked for directions and made attempts to touch the complainants. The incidents
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Good Samaritan Targeted in Distraction Theft
hamilton Police 3/4/2026 9:45am
Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a female suspect involved in a distraction theft that left a community member victimized after
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DISTRACTION THEFT OF JEWELRY IN HURON EAST
The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent theft from a jewelry store in the Town of Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East. On February 07, 2026, three women entered a jewelry store on Main Street South in Seaforth. The three culprits worked as a team and utilized distraction techniques with staff to successfully steal three rings, worth over $7,500....
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Distraction theft in parking lot
guelph Police 2/26/2026 1:00pm
A woman’s purse was stolen from her vehicle earlier in the parking lot on Stone Road. The incident occurred shortly after 3 pm The woman and her husband were returning to their car after leaving a business in the plaza. They were approached by a female suspect asking for help finding a medical
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Project Heirloom
hamilton Police 1/30/2026 9:00am
Hamilton Police Service is advising the community of the results of Project Heirloom, a targeted investigative initiative launched to address a significant rise in distraction-style thefts targeting senior citizens throughout the City of Hamilton. In 2025, investigators noted a stark and
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Tools stolen during a distraction theft
guelph Police 1/21/2026 9:20am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after receiving a report of a distraction theft that took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026. At approximately 2:45 PM, two males entered the north-end business, with one talking to the store employee, distracting them, while the second collected
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DISTRACTION THEFTS
london Police 1/16/2026 10:50am
DISTRACTION THEFTS Seeking the public’s assistance LONDON, ON (January 16, 2025) – The London Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance and reminding citizens to be aware after responding to a distraction type theft as well as an attempted distraction type theft between November 2025
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Distraction Theft Targets Senior Shopper
hamilton Police 1/5/2026 2:23pm
Hamilton Police Service is investigating a distraction theft that occurred at Fortino’s, located at 1579 Main Street West, Hamilton. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at
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Distraction Theft in Stoney Creek
hamilton Police 12/12/2025 3:54pm
Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects from the City's most recent distraction theft. On Monday December 8, 2025, officers were
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Three Individuals Wanted in Connection to Distraction Thefts
hamilton Police 12/10/2025 7:02am
Hamilton Police are investigating two distraction-theft incidents that occurred on November 8, 2025, at retail stores across the city. In both cases, victims were deliberately targeted and had their wallets stolen through coordinated team tactics. First Incident – Discount Store A 68-year
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WELLINGTON OPP INVESTIGATING DISTRACTION THEFT IN FERGUS - OPP Seeking Public Assistance
OPP Wellington 12/2/2025 11:05am
WELLINGTON OPP INVESTIGATING DISTRACTION THEFT IN FERGUS OPP Seeking Public Assistance (CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) - Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying two suspects in a recent distraction theft incident. On November 25, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm, a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a distracti...
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OPP SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AFTER DISTRACTION THEFT IN BRIGHTON
OPP Northumberland 11/28/2025 10:35am
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a distraction theft and is asking for the public's help. On November 15, 2025, at approximately 4:00 pm, officers received a report of a stolen wallet and unauthorized transactions totaling $3,800 using bank cards. The complainant advised they had their wallet while visiting a commercial...
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Hamilton Police Warn of Ongoing Distraction Thefts
hamilton Police 11/21/2025 3:40pm
Hamilton Police are advising the community of two separate and unrelated distraction-theft investigations involving similar methods used to target victims through deceptive interactions
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OPP SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING DISTRACTION THEFT SUSPECT
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 6:44 pm, Brant County OPP responded to a reported theft at a residence on Flagg Avenue. The complainant had listed a green iPhone 15 for sale on Facebook Marketplace. A buyer, using the profile name Kirtoura Jones, agreed to purchase the phone for $650 and was expected to arrive from Kitchener around 6:30 pm Upon arrival, the complai...
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OPP INVESTIGATE DISTRACTION THEFT FROM RESIDENCE
OPP South Bruce 10/15/2025 10:20am
The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft of a purse from a residence along Alice Street in Kincardine. On October 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:30 pm, and 8:10 pm, an unknown male entered a residence along Alice Street in Kincardine and made contact with the homeowner inside, claiming they were locked out of their own residence and requeste...
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DISTRACTION THEFT AT FARM MARKET
OPP Peterborough 10/7/2025 9:35am
Members of the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a distraction break & enter / theft that took place at a local farmer's market. On Thursday September 25, 2025, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a report of a break & enter / theft at an address on County Road 2 in the township of Otona...
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OXFORD OPP SEEKING THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE IN A DISTRACTION THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance following a report of a distraction theft at the local store, in the Township of Zorra. On September 15, 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm, members of the Oxford OPP detachment responded to a report of a theft on Road 74 near 33rd Line, where two subjects attended a residence where they distracted the homeowner....
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OXFORD OPP SEEKING THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE IN THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance following a report of a distraction theft at a local business, in the Town of Ingersoll. On September 27, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, members of the Oxford OPP detachment responded to a report of a theft at the Ingersoll Mini Putt where unknown suspect(s) entered the premises and took various items, i...
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TECUMSEH OPP INVESTIGATING DISTRACTION THEFT
Members of the Tecumseh Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment are investigating a theft in the Town of Tecumseh. On October 1, 2025, officers received a report of a theft that occurred on Revland Drive in the Town of Tecumseh. It was reported that the victim, an elderly female, was walking along Revland Drive between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on October 1 when they were appro...
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East End Distraction Theft Investigation
hamilton Police 10/2/2025 12:08pm
Hamilton Police continue to investigate a distraction theft that occurred in the City's East End. On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, Hamilton Police responded to a report of a distraction theft near Main Street East and Parkdale Avenue North. The victim was standing
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OXFORD OPP SEEKING THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE IN A DISTRACTION THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance following a report of a distraction theft at the Oxford Mini Mart located on Lisgar Avenue, in the Town of Tillsonburg. On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:00 pm, members of the Oxford OPP detachment responded to a report of a theft at the Oxford Mini Mart, on Lisgar Avenue, where suspects distract...
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TWO ACCUSED FACE 130 CRIMINAL CHARGES IN PROVINCE-WIDE DISTRACTION THEFT INVESTIGATION
OPP Nottawasaga 9/5/2025 8:16am
An investigation into distraction thefts across Ontario has resulted in two individuals facing a total of 130 charges in relation to the thefts. In the spring of 2025, the Ontario Province Police (OPP) Central Region Crime Unit identified a pattern of criminal activity that began in October 2024. The investigation, named Project Final, was led by the Nottawa...
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OPP SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING DISTRACTION THEFT SUSPECT
On August 28, 2025, at approximately 7:25 pm, members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft report at a commercial property on Brant Street, St. George. The theft occurred on August 28, 2025, at approximately 2:24 pm, when a bald, male suspect wearing a green t-shirt and black pants entered the store and distracted the store employee. While the emp...
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BRANT OPP INVESTIGATING DISTRACTION THEFTS IN PARIS
Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating two reported thefts that occurred at a business on Grand River Street North in Paris. On May 26, 2025, at approximately 5:29 pm, police were contacted by two individuals who reported having their wallets stolen while shopping earlier in the day. Police attended and initiated an investigation. Store man...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP SEEKING THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE IN A DISTRACTION THEFT INVESTIGATION
OPP Nottawasaga 6/10/2025 7:05pm
On June 1, 2025, shortly after 12:00 pm, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a distraction theft at the Zehrs grocery store in Alliston. Police received information about an incident involving two male suspects who allegedly stole a wallet from a senior victim while he was shopping inside the store. The wallet...
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ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO DISTRACTION THEFTS
OPP Nottawasaga 6/6/2025 2:55pm
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Intelligence Unit and the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), have arrested an individual in connection with a series of distraction thefts in the Nottawasaga and surrounding areas. On June 6, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Alliston, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, Pime...
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Hamilton Police Seek Suspects in Distraction Thefts
hamilton Police 6/6/2025 11:17am
Hamilton Police are investigating two distraction-style thefts and are seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects. * Suspect 1 : Female, light complexion
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Family-run variety store distraction theft
hamilton Police 1/28/2025 10:00am
A family run variety store in Flamborough was the location of a recent theft committed by a group of thieves. On Saturday January 25, 2025 in the early evening, a group of six female
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Help Identify Suspects in Jewelry Distraction Thefts
hamilton Police 1/24/2025 3:56pm
Hamilton Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying suspects connected to a series of distraction thefts involving jewelry. Since November 2024, 14 incidents
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Public Safety Alert: Distraction Theft
hamilton Police 12/20/2024 11:08am
Hamilton Police are asking the public to be vigilant after an increase in distraction thefts across the city. Since September, there have been seven reports of distraction thefts. These thefts have mainly taken place in the Central Mountain but there was one report near Queenston Road in Stoney
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Police Make Arrests in Distraction Theft Investigation
hamilton Police 2/9/2024 1:13pm
Hamilton Police have arrested and charged three males with a series of distraction thefts in Hamilton. On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Hamilton Police entered into an