Caledon OPP reminds residents of Caledon to be cautious of distraction related thefts.
On May 4th, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a report of a theft in the area of James Street in Bolton. Shortly after, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to another report of theft in the area of Prescott Drive in Bolton.
In both of these reports, the suspects targeted lone, elderly individuals, wearing jewelry, and asked for help with directions. During the interactions, the suspects had the victim’s try-on a necklace and when the suspects went to remove it, they also removed the necklaces the victims were wearing prior to the interaction.
The two suspects are described as a male and a female, approximately 40-50 years old, of self-admitted Serbian descent, operating an SUV.
This investigation remains ongoing. For anyone with information regarding these or other distraction thefts, please contact the Caledon OPP 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.
