LAPD warns the elderly are targeted in distraction theft schemes

LAPD warns the elderly are targeted in distraction theft schemes

LOS ANGELES — With a series of organized distraction thefts and robberies recently plaguing residents across Los Angeles, primarily targeting elderly Hispanic men and women, police Tuesday urged residents to be vigilant and offered safety tips. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a series of thefts have occurred, involving a man and a woman described only as being of Caucasian descent, possibly Eastern European. The two suspects walk…

Police issue public safety advisory after series of distraction thefts

LAPD is warning the public of a jewelry theft scam targeting older adults.

LA jewelry thefts targeting seniors on the rise, police warn

The LAPD said it's seen more than 140 jewelry thefts targeting seniors in the last few months.