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Senior's wallet taken in grocery store
Police are looking for two men who visited Zehrs in Alliston on Sun., June 1, 2025. PHOTO: OPP
A distraction theft robbed a senior of his wallet in Alliston.
While shopping at the Zehrs on Sunday at noon, an older man lost his wallet due to a distraction theft.
The wallet contained personal identification and as well as money.
Provincial police describe the two men as:
Suspect 1: Wearing a black baseball cap, surgical mask, grey sweater, white T-shirt, black pants, and black shoes with a white base.
Suspect 2: Wearing a black baseball cap, a black puffer jacket, black pants, and black, red and white sneakers.
Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say 'this incident is part of a broader, ongoing pattern of organized distraction thefts targeting vulnerable individuals across the region.'
'We urge all citizens to remain vigilant in public spaces, especially in crowded areas where distraction thefts are more likely to occur. Please keep your personal belongings secure and be aware of your surroundings at all times,' police advised in the press release.
