Toronto Police are investigating several “distraction thefts” of jewelry from senior citizens in the north end of the city.
An unknown driver and two women have been approaching seniors on the street in residential neighbourhoods in 31 Division, bounded by Steeles Ave. to the north, Finch Ave. to the south, Hwy. 400 to the west and Sentinel Rd. to the east.
The two women place jewelry on the victim, removing their existing jewelry in the process. In some cases, one woman will embrace the victim and remove the jewelry, police say
If the victim realizes their jewelry is being removed, the thieves will resort to violence, pushing the victims to the ground
Police didn’t say how many of the thefts took place, but say that similar incidents have been reported throughout the city.
They say there “is no consistent suspect description” other than two women and a driver of a silver/grey vehicle.
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