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Montreal police say they’ve arrested 5 individuals in a rash of latest distraction thefts through which seniors had been focused for his or her jewellery.
The difficulty has risen in prominence in latest months, with police departments throughout the nation — together with Vancouver, Ottawa and Toronto — warning residents concerning the observe earlier this yr.
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Montreal police say three males of their 30s and 40s and two ladies of their mid-30s had been arrested final week, including three of them appeared on expenses of theft of lower than $5,000 whereas the opposite two had been launched with situations and can seem at a later date.
Police say thieves allegedly used a false pretence to method their would-be sufferer, like asking for instructions, after which would supply a nugatory necklace or ring as a token of appreciation.
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Whereas doing so, they might allegedly steal the jewellery worn by the sufferer earlier than rapidly leaving the world in a automobile.
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Montreal police say seniors must be vigilant and keep alert round all strangers, stop bodily contact and refuse any reward supplied.
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