US EditionMontreal police arrest five in distraction theft probe targeting seniors, jewelry
- Montreal police arrested five people last week in Longueuil's St-Hubert borough for distraction thefts targeting seniors' jewelry.
- The arrests followed a rise in similar crimes where thieves used false pretences such as asking for directions to approach victims.
- Suspects offered worthless necklaces or rings to engage seniors, then stole their valuable jewelry during the interaction before fleeing by vehicle.
- Authorities apprehended five individuals last week, including three men between their mid-30s and mid-40s and two women in their mid-30s; of these, three faced charges related to theft under $5,000, while the remaining two were released under certain conditions pending future court dates.
- The incidents highlight increased vigilance urged for seniors nationwide, as police across several Canadian cities have warned about this theft method.
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Montreal Police Arrest Five in Distraction Jewelry Theft Probe Targeting Seniors
Montreal police say they have arrested five people this week related to a number of recent distraction thefts involving seniors, the latest in a rash of similar incidents that have prompted warnings from police forces across the country. The issue has gained prominence in recent months, with police departments in cities like Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and throughout the Toronto area warning citizens about the practice earlier this year. Montreal…
Montreal police make 5 arrests in distraction thefts targeting seniors, jewelry
Police say thieves allegedly used a false pretence to approach their would-be victim, like asking for directions, and then would offer a worthless necklace or ring as a token of appreciation. That's when they would allegedly steal the jewelry worn by the victim.
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Montreal police arrest five in distraction jewelry theft probe targeting seniors
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they have arrested five people this week related to a number of recent distraction thefts involving seniors, the latest in a rash of similar incidents that have prompted warnings from police forces across the country.
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Montreal police arrest five in distraction theft probe targeting seniors, jewelry
Montreal police say they've arrested five people in a rash of recent distraction thefts in which seniors were targeted for their jewelry. The issue has risen in prominence in recent months, with police departments across the country -- including Vancouver, Ottawa and Toronto -- warning citizens abou...
SPVM Arrests Five People for Diversionary Jewellery Theft - Canada French
MONTREAL — The Montreal Police Service (SPVM) announced that it had arrested five people this week in connection with several diversion flights involving elderly people. This was the latest incident of a series of similar events that led to warnings from police services across the country. This problem has grown in recent months, with police services in cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and the Toronto area warning citizens of this pract…
Montreal police arrest five in distraction theft probe targeting seniors, jewelry - Montreal #CDNNews #CanPoli #CDNPoli
Montreal police say they’ve arrested five people in a rash of recent distraction thefts in which seniors were targeted for their jewelry. The issue has risen in prominence in recent months, with police departments across the country — including Vancouver, Ottawa and Toronto — warning citizens about the practice earlier this year. Montreal police say three men in their 30s and 40s and two women in their mid-30s were arrested last week, adding thr…
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