The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating the jewelry robbery of an elderly male in Burlington.

On October 19, 2024, at approximately 1:00 pm the male victim had just parked his car at the Navy Club located on Industrial Street in Burlington when he was approached by two suspects seated in a vehicle. The suspect in the passenger seat of the vehicle expressed interest in a gold ring the male was wearing and pulled it off his finger. During a brief struggle, the suspect also pulled a gold chain off of the male’s neck.

In some sort of unwanted exchange, the suspects then handed the male with two fake gold pieces of jewelry and fled the scene. The value of the stolen jewelry is estimated to be approximately $2500.

Fortunately, the elderly male did not suffer any injuries during the robbery.

Investigators are working to provide an accurate description of the suspects and their vehicle however there is concern that there may be additional victims and that the suspects are attempting to trade worthless fake jewelry to unsuspecting victims in exchange for their potentially valuable jewelry.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.

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
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca