Nearly 375 distraction thefts reported in Toronto so far this year. Last year there were 28 - CTV News

Nearly 375 distraction thefts reported in Toronto so far this year. Last year there were 28 – CTV News

September 3, 2025

Nearly 375 distraction thefts reported in Toronto so far this year. Last year there were 28 CTV News‘Despicable’ distraction thefts targeting seniors on the rise in Toronto Toronto StarToronto police warn of increasing distraction thefts CityNews TorontoPolice warn of ‘concerning trend’ of distraction thefts in Durham Region CP24Distraction thefts in Toronto soar as seniors targeted: ‘Prey on politeness and helpfulness’ Toronto Sun