Windsor Police Probe Pair of Jewelry Thefts in 'Distraction' Scam

Windsor police probe pair of jewelry thefts in 'distraction' scam

Windsor police have asked the public to be vigilant after it took at least two complaints about jewelry being stolen from unsuspecting passersby.

Recurring scam? Palo Alto police investigate elderly resident tricked, robbed of jewelry - Local News Matters

PALO ALTO POLICE are investigating a theft where an elderly man was tricked out of his jewelry by two suspects earlier this week in what may be a recurring scam targeting seniors.Police said that around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 3700 block of Redwood Circle, a man in his 80s was walking when a white SUV pulled up beside him. A woman in the passenger seat offered him a small gift, an inexpensive piece of costume jewelry.But while placing it in …

Police: Man robbed in apparent jewelry scam

Palo Alto police are looking for a pair of suspects who they said robbed a man of his jewelry while he was walking on a residential block near Mitchell Park. The post Police: Man robbed in apparent jewelry scam appeared first on Palo Alto Online.