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Peel Regional Police say they\u2019re trying to identify two suspects after an elderly woman\u2019s 18-karat gold necklace and pendant were stolen during a distraction theft in Mississauga late last month.<\/p>\n
Investigators say the woman was walking in the Garnetwood Chase and Rathburn Road East area at around 4:20 p.m. on June 26 when she was approached by an unknown female who had exited a blue, newer model Kia Sportage.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe female suspect approached the victim, repeatedly asking if she was okay while placing a fake gold chain around the victim\u2019s neck,\u201d a police release explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the victim attempted to push the suspect away and call for help, a struggle ensued. A second suspect, male, believed to be the driver of the vehicle, exited and briefly covered the victim\u2019s mouth in an apparent attempt to silence her.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the ensuing struggle police say the suspects stole the woman\u2019s necklace and pendant valued at around $3,500.<\/p>\n
The suspects fled in the vehicle, which was last seen travelling westbound on Rathburn Road East.<\/p>\n
Police say the vehicle was not displaying licence plates.<\/p>\n
The female suspect is described as:<\/p>\n
Between 40 and 50 years old<\/p>\n
Medium build<\/p>\n
Black hair<\/p>\n
She was wearing a colourful headscarf and a long black skirt<\/p>\n
The victim reported that the suspect spoke a combination of Croatian and English during the interaction.<\/p>\n
No suspect description is available for the male suspect.<\/p>\n
\u201cInvestigators are reminding residents to be cautious when approached by strangers offering assistance, gifts, or jewellery,\u201d the release adds. \u201cDistraction thefts often involve suspects creating a diversion to steal valuable property.\u201d<\/p>\n
Investigators from the Peel Regional Police are seeking the public\u2019s assistance identifying two suspects following a distraction theft targeting an elderly woman in Mississauga.<\/p>\n
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