Canada- Kingston, Ontario LE investigating opportunity theft incidents targeting senior citizens, 11 July '24, *Photos*

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Kingston Police investigating an opportunity theft incident targeting senior citizens. | Kingston Police

www.kingstonpolice.ca

August 27, 2024
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''On July 11, 2024, an elderly woman attended a financial institution located at the Kingston Center. The woman proceeded to use the ATM in the front vestibule.

While using the ATM, two suspects were observed attempting to view the woman’s PIN. The suspects were ultimately successful in obtaining the PIN. The suspects were then observed attempting to view the PIN being entered by an elderly male using another ATM in the vestibule.

The woman then left the bank where she was presumably followed by the suspects. The woman proceeded to a nearby grocery store before returning to her residence. Sometime between leaving the financial institution and returning home, the woman’s wallet was stolen.

The suspects then returned to the same financial institution and used the woman’s debit card to withdraw a large sum of money. The suspects then made additional charges on other debit and credit cards belonging to the woman, resulting in a significant loss.

The suspects are described as a middle-aged female with brown hair in a bun wearing a black and white three-quarter length sweater, a black t-shirt and blue jeans. The female suspect also has a tattoo on her lower right forearm.

The female suspect was accompanied by a middle-aged male suspect with a beard wearing a dark ball cap, dark t-shirt, grey sweatpants with black and grey running shoes.

Anyone who knows the identity of either suspect or has any information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact Cst. Josh Conner at 613-549-4660 ext. 6341 or via email at [email protected]''

 

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Police seek public's help to identify suspects who stole from senior

Suspects are believed to have stolen elderly woman's wallet and PIN while at Kingston Centre.

www.thewhig.com

Kingston Police seek suspects in ATM fraud

Pair targeted elderly woman

www.kingstondaily.ca

 

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that's a great photo of her and his is almost as identifiable
someone will turn them in

 

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Also presently happening in Toronto (GTA) too.

Police warning: elderly people being targeted at GTA ATMs

Police are trying to identify two suspects after several elderly people were targeted while withdrawing cash from ATMs in the GTA.

toronto.citynews.ca

By Michael Talbot Posted September 12, 2024

''Toronto Police are trying to identify two suspects after several elderly people were targeted while withdrawing cash from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
Investigators say the scam has been taking place across the Greater Toronto Area.

It starts with the suspects “shoulder surfing” the victims while they are withdrawing cash, obtaining their PINs.
“The suspects then distract the victim by various means, for example, by dropping something nearby, by engaging the victim in conversation and/or other means,” a police release explains.

While the person is distracted, the suspects grab their debit card from the ATM and immediately go to another machine to withdraw funds.''

 

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Also presently happening in Toronto (GTA) too.

Police warning: elderly people being targeted at GTA ATMs

Police are trying to identify two suspects after several elderly people were targeted while withdrawing cash from ATMs in the GTA.

toronto.citynews.ca

By Michael Talbot Posted September 12, 2024
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''Toronto Police are trying to identify two suspects after several elderly people were targeted while withdrawing cash from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
Investigators say the scam has been taking place across the Greater Toronto Area.

It starts with the suspects “shoulder surfing” the victims while they are withdrawing cash, obtaining their PINs.
“The suspects then distract the victim by various means, for example, by dropping something nearby, by engaging the victim in conversation and/or other means,” a police release explains.

While the person is distracted, the suspects grab their debit card from the ATM and immediately go to another machine to withdraw funds.''
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makes my blood boil
I hate people who target seniors

 

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By Bryann Aguilar October 16, 2024 rbbm

Suspects sought in distraction theft at Scarborough ATMs that targeted elderly victims

Toronto police have released images of the suspects wanted in connection with two distraction thefts at ATMs in Scarborough that targeted elderly individuals.

www.cp24.com

''Police say the two people in the photo are wanted in connection with a theft investigation. (Toronto Police Service)
Toronto police have released images of the suspects wanted in connection with two distraction thefts at ATMs in Scarborough that targeted elderly individuals.

Police said the two incidents occurred in February and March in the area of Kingston and Port Union roads.''

''In addition to the photos, police released descriptions of the two suspects. One is described as six-foot-one with a large build and a black beard and was wearing a black hooded jacket, grey toque, black shoes and dark blue jeans.

The other suspect is believed to be five-foot-five, clean-shaven and wearing a black or grey jacket, black toque, grey pants, grey sweater, and a black satchel.''

 

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Have any of them been arrested yet?

 

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Have any of them been arrested yet?

Not yet finding news about any arrests, but keeping eyes open.

 

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January 06, 2025

‘An organized operation:’ Toronto police say 5 suspects face dozens of charges in distraction thefts targeting elderly victims

Two men and three women are facing charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into distraction thefts targeting elderly victims, Toronto police say.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

Top (left to right): Aura-Floria Florian, 40, Andreea Popa, 32, Dumitrita Paunoiu, 49. Bottom (left to right): Constantin Florian, 39, Eugen Catruna, 52, Virgil Barbu, 44, Vasile-Virgil Rata, 46.

''Police said between Dec. 10, 2023 and Oct. 19, 2024, suspects attended “several banks and retail stores” for the purpose of carrying out distraction thefts.

Police allege that the suspects specifically targeted elderly victims using “various techniques” to obtain PINs, and steal wallets and bank cards.

“The suspects would then attend various banks, withdrawing funds from the victims' accounts to fraudulently purchase pre-paid credit cards, that were then used to buy high-end luxury items and electronics,” police said in a news release.''

 

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January 14, 2025

Two people wanted for allegedly distracting senior to steal wallet at Whitby store

Durham police are searching for two people accused of distracting a senior and stealing their wallet at a grocery store in Whitby last week.

www.cp24.com

''Durham police are searching for two people accused of distracting a senior and stealing their wallet at a grocery store in Whitby last week.

The incident happened at a FreshCo in the area of Brock Street South and Dunlop Street East on the afternoon of Jan. 7.''

''On Tuesday, police released a photo of the suspects. One is described as a male between 30 and 40 years old with a heavy build and dark facial hair and was wearing a long black jacket and white running shoes.

The other suspect is a woman between 30 and 40 years old with a heavy build. She was last seen wearing a long black jacket and grey scarf.''

A white Hyundai SantaFe police say two alleged thieves used to flee the scene. (Durham Regional Poice)

 

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makes my blood boil
I hate people who target seniors

Me too!

 

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January 14, 2025

Two people wanted for allegedly distracting senior to steal wallet at Whitby store

Durham police are searching for two people accused of distracting a senior and stealing their wallet at a grocery store in Whitby last week.

www.cp24.com

''Durham police are searching for two people accused of distracting a senior and stealing their wallet at a grocery store in Whitby last week.

The incident happened at a FreshCo in the area of Brock Street South and Dunlop Street East on the afternoon of Jan. 7.''
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''On Tuesday, police released a photo of the suspects. One is described as a male between 30 and 40 years old with a heavy build and dark facial hair and was wearing a long black jacket and white running shoes.

The other suspect is a woman between 30 and 40 years old with a heavy build. She was last seen wearing a long black jacket and grey scarf.''
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A white Hyundai SantaFe police say two alleged thieves used to flee the scene. (Durham Regional Poice)

Quebec plates, or no plates.

 

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Jan 25 2025

Thieves sought for jewelry distraction thefts in Hamilton

Thieves have distracted unsuspecting victims in Hamilton and stolen their jewelry on more than a dozen occasions in recent months.

torontosun.com

Investigators need help identifying suspects sought for at least 14 alleged jewelry distractions thefts in Hamilton since November 2024. Photo by Handout /Hamilton Police

''A group of thieves have distracted unsuspecting victims in Hamilton and stolen their jewelry on more than a dozen occasions in recent months.''

''And the thieves are typically seen travelling in vehicles with missing license plates.
“If you notice any suspicious behavior or have information that could assist in this investigation, please report it to police,” police said''