Bradford Duo Charged in Province-Wide Distraction Theft Probe, Facing 130 Charges

Bradford duo charged in province-wide distraction theft probe, facing 130 charges

Two people are facing a combined 130 charges in connection with a province-wide distraction theft investigation following a pattern of criminal activity that police say started nearly one year ago.

Ontario cousins charged in province-wide distraction theft case

According to police, the pair used a tactic known as "shoulder surfing" to observe victims entering their PINs.

2 cousins charged in 23 distraction thefts across Ontario

Two cousins from Bradford, Ont., are facing more than 100 charges in connection with at least 23 distraction theft incidents across Ontario, police said Friday.

Alleged 'shoulder surfers' hit with 130 charges in Ontario distraction thefts: OPP

Police believe vulnerable people were targeted, primarily seniors, with average age of alleged victims around 75 years old; two Bradford residents charged

Bradford men face 130 charges related to ATM distraction thefts across Ontario

OPP allege the pair would 'shoulder surf' to watch victims, mostly seniors, enter their PINs at bank ATMs

Two Bradford men accused of distraction thefts across Ontario - Huntsville Doppler

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