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'Disturbing trend': Vancouver police warn of distraction thefts targeting seniors

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Vancouver police have issued a warning regarding a rising number of distraction thefts targeting seniors in the city. Authorities report that 35 such incidents have been documented so far this year. In one recent case on June 12, a resident was approached in her yard near Commercial Street and East 41st Avenue by an unidentified woman who exited a vehicle and entered the property.

Law enforcement officials state that these crimes have a significant impact on victims, often resulting in the theft of irreplaceable family heirlooms. Beyond the financial loss, police noted that these encounters frequently leave seniors with a diminished sense of personal safety. Investigations into the trend are ongoing as police continue to alert the public to these deceptive tactics.

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