The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a distraction style theft of jewelry in Oakville.
On November 5, 2024, at approximately 2:30 pm an elderly female was walking in the area of Lakeshore Road and Nelson Street when approached by a lone female suspect.
The suspect showed the victim some fake golden jewelry including a large gold ring, gold bracelet and a gold chain. The suspect then tried to hug the victim and placed the chain around her neck and walked away. A short time later, the victim realized her own necklace had been stolen.
The suspect is described as female (unknown race), 20 to 30 years old with a heavy build.
This is the third similar style distraction theft that the HRPS is investigating in the past few weeks. A previous media release for the theft in Burlington can be found here… bit.ly/3YvVM7H.
The other occurred outside of a Food Basics in Georgetown on November 2. In each case, the victims had their own jewelry stolen by a stranger attempting to give them fake gold jewelry.
While the style of theft is similar, the suspects are not the same for all three of these occurrences.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
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905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca