Jewelry stolen in distraction thefts north of Brampton lead to police warning

Investigators are warning the public to be aware of distraction thefts following a pair of incidents where jewelry was taken from victims north of Brampton.

The two thefts happened within hours of each other on May 4 in Caledon when elderly individuals were approached by two suspects asking for help with directions.

The suspects would then convince the victims to try-on a necklace, and that’s when police say the suspects removed jewelry the victims were already wearing.

The first theft happened around 2 p.m. in the area of James Street, while the second happened around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Prescott Drive.

Police say the two suspects are described as a male and a female, between the ages of 40 and 50 years old. The pair said they are of Serbian descent with accented speech, and were operating a sports utility vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.