Update: Another senior targeted in distraction theft
Vancouver – The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is appealing for a potential witness whose Tesla may have recorded video of a senior targeted in a distraction theft on June 23.
The VPD issued a release about the distraction theft of the 73-year-old woman whose necklace was stolen in the incident.
“Unfortunately, we’ve seen a number of cases like this in recent months in which elderly people are targeted, and their precious family heirlooms stolen,” says Constable Megan Lui. “These are vulnerable victims just out and about living their lives. We want to be able to retrieve this jewelry and return it to its rightful owner.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 604-717-3321 to speak with investigators.