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Cops caution shoppers after numerous pickpocket thefts at Toronto Premium Outlets

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Halton Regional Police say 104 incidents of pickpocket thefts have occurred at Toronto Premium Outlets since mid-November .

Police say suspects operate in teams of two or more watching for unsuspecting patrons who use their phones while shopping.

When a shopper is identified they are followed until an opportunity exists where one suspect is able to bump or rub up against the victim, simultaneously accessing the victim's pocket and taking the phone.

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semi-formal

Language

English

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53

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possibly offensive

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short-lived

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