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VPD say nearly $150K lost in 70 distraction thefts this year alone - BC | Globalnews.ca

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Vancouver police are warning the public of an increase in distraction thefts in the southeast region of the city.

In 2021 , VPD launched a campaign to warn public of distraction thefts, following a report of 54 distraction thefts.

Suspects often work in pairs, sometimes with children, and target elderly people in residential areas and public places.

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English

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