Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are investigating after several reports of a distraction theft in the past week.
At approximately 11:00am on Saturday, May 10, 2025, an 86-year-old man was approached by a vehicle in the Clonsilla Avenue and Ford Street area. The victim thought they were asking for directions however, the driver put a fake gold ring in his hand. When the victim then bent down to speak to the female passenger, she grabbed his face and put a heavy gold chain around his neck while seeming to be praying for his well-being. The victim noticed later that night that his own gold necklace was gone.
At approximately 2:50pm on Monday, May 12, 2025, an 86-year-old man was approached by a vehicle while walking in the Stewart Street and Rubidge Street area. While speaking to the female passenger it’s believed his necklace was exchanged for a fake one.
At approximately 2:10pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a 66-year-old woman was approached by a vehicle in a parking lot in the Clonsilla Avenue and Goodfellow Road area. While speaking to the female passenger, the victim said her gold chain was exchanged for a fake gold chain.
In each of the instances, it was reported that there was a male driving, a female in the passenger seat and one or two children in the back seat. The adults had accents and were in their 40’s.
Through investigation as photo of the vehicle was found and is described as: (photo for assistance):
- White Ford Edge
- Nova Scotia plate HCL 257
Anyone with information is asked to contact Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
