Hamilton Police Warn of Distraction Thefts Targeting Seniors Amid Investigation

11 arrests in distraction-style thefts targeting Hamilton seniors

Project Heirloom, a two-month investigation into a rise in distraction-style thefts targeting seniors in Hamilton, has led to 11 arrests and 84 charges laid.

Hamilton police warn of distraction thefts targeting seniors amid investigation

Hamilton police say a targeted investigation led to dozens of charges after a sharp rise in distraction-style thefts targeting older adults across the city.

Hamilton police charge 10 people as part of distraction theft investigation

When police started the investigation last November, they said there had been 96 distraction thefts in 2025, more than the total number of similar incidents between 2021 and 2024.

11 suspects identified, over 80 charges laid in Hamilton distraction theft case

A two-month investigation into distraction thefts targeting seniors in Hamilton has led to more than 80 charges against 11 people police allege are associated with a criminal network.