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CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Police investigating two distraction thefts at Ottawa homes in June
The sign outside Ottawa Police headquarters on Elgin St. is seen in this undated photo. (Aaron Reid/CTV News Ottawa) Ottawa police are asking for the public's help to locate suspects, after two people had jewelry stolen in distraction thefts at homes last month. The first incident occurred on June 26 in the 2200 block of Hillary Avenue in the Alta Vista neighbourhood. Police say a 92-year-old woman was sitting outside her residence when a vehicle stopped in her driveway and waved her over between 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. 'Believing the people in the vehicle to be neighbours, the victim approached. The female suspect sitting in the backseat asked to look at the victim's rings,' police said. 'Throughout the interaction the suspect removed a necklace and two rings from the victim before she could be stopped.' The suspects left the scene in a light-coloured four-door sedan driven by a man. Police say the female suspect may go by the name 'Maria,' and had shorter, light brown hair. The second incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on June 28 in the 1500 block of Beaverpond Drive in the Pineview neighbourhood. A 94-year-old man was at home when a woman knocked on the door. 'Upon answering, the suspect placed a gold necklace around the victim's neck and then left,' police said. 'Shortly after, the victim realized that the gold necklace he had been wearing was missing.' Investigators are asking residents and businesses in the areas to review any security, doorbell or dashcam footage for anything suspicious. Anyone with information can contact the Ottawa Police Service's Alternate Response Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5300. 'If you believe you have been a victim or witness to a distraction theft and the suspect is still nearby, do not attempt to follow them,' police said. 'Instead, call 9-1-1 immediately and try to note as many details as possible, including the suspect's physical description, clothing, and any associated vehicle (make, model, license plate, etc.).'
CBS News
14-07-2025
- CBS News
2 men in custody after North Texas Kohl's smash and grab, leading police on chase
Two men are in custody after an alleged smash and grab at a North Richland Hills Kohl's jewelry counter, and one leading police on a brief chase Monday afternoon, officials said. Police were called to the Kohl's in the 6000 block of Precinct Line Road just before 1:30 p.m. for a man allegedly using a crowbar to break jewelry cases inside the store. The suspect and a passenger were in a vehicle when officers arrived. Police stopped the vehicle, but the passenger ran, leading officers on a short foot chase that ended near Walker and Grand Avenue. A 45-year-old man from Lancaster and a 36-year-old man from Dallas were taken into custody. North Richland Hills police said the entire incident happened within 8 minutes. Both suspects will be booked into the North Richland Hills Joint Detention Facility. Police have not yet identified the two men.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Staten Island thief stole over $60k worth of jewelry, money: NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man who broke into a Staten Island home and stole over $60,000 worth of jewelry and money, according to the NYPD. Police said the burglary took place at a house near Wooddale Avenue and Elmhurst Avenue last Sunday around 4:45 a.m. The unidentified individual in a black ski mask, black sweatshirt, white gloves and gray sweatpants allegedly entered through the side door of the house. More Local News The man then removed a safe with around $30,000 worth of jewelry and $30,100 of cash inside of it, according to police. Police said the man was seen leaving the house in a silver Lexus on Todt Hill Road. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
New Rochelle man pistol-whipped, robbed of $75,000 in jewelry
A New Rochelle man was pistol-whipped and robbed of $75,000 worth of jewelry by two masked gunmen in a home invasion, city police said. The attack occurred at about 1:25 a.m., Saturday, July 12, on Kewanee Road, a residential block in the northern section of the city, off Stratton Road near the Hutchinson River Parkway. The 25-year-old victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said it was believed that the homeowner was targeted when he arrived home that morning. Anyone with information about the robbery should call New Rochelle police at 914-654-2300 or anonymously at 914-632-COPS. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: New Rochelle NY man pistol-whipped, robbed of $75K in jewelry at home
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
Scooter-riding chain snatch duo sought for 23 robberies across NYC
A two-man team of traveling jewelry thieves on a gas-powered scooter is responsible for robbing 23 people for their chains and baubles across New York City, police said Friday. The pair, who wear helmets and ride a scooter with a delivery bag on the back, began their mugging spree April 9, cops said, as they released images of the suspects in the hopes that someone recognizes them. By the end of June, the duo was responsible for 23 chain snatchings and jewelry robberies in Harlem, both downtown and southern Brooklyn and Queens, cops said. In each case, the two roll up on their scooter, forcibly remove the jewelry, and speed off. Their victims suffered minor injuries from having the chains and necklaces ripped off their necks, police said. The heart of their robbery spree was centered in Ridgewood and Woodhaven, Queens, where they robbed three teens in separate incidents between April 29 and May 2. In each case, they approached their victims in the afternoon and ripped necklaces off their unsuspecting victims as they passed. Two of the victimized adolescents were just 13, cops said. During one of these robberies, the suspects pulled a knife and put their victim in a chokehold before running off with his chain, cops said. Sometimes, the thieves switch their mopeds and have been seen riding a red moped along with the black one. Cops are asking anyone with information about these two to call NYPD CrimeStoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
