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Toronto Police are alerting the public of recent distraction-type attempted thefts.
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Police said that on July 20 at 1:30 p.m., an elderly victim was in his driveway in the Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. area when he was approached by a man and a woman asking for directions.
As the victim was giving directions, the woman allegedly tried to take items from his pockets.
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When the couple didn’t get anything, they left and approached another elderly neighbour.
The man is 35 to 43 years old and about 5-foot-10 with a medium build, black hair and beard and tattoos on his forearms, shoulders and neck area. He was wearing a white T-shirt and pants.
The woman is in her 30s with a heavy build and was wearing a floral gown. She has tattoos on her arms.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact 416-808-3200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
GUN SEIZED DURING TRAFFIC STOP, YOUTH CHARGED
Peel Regional Police allegedly seized a loaded firearm from a youth after a traffic stop in Brampton.
On Saturday at 10:26 a.m., police performed a traffic stop in the North Park Dr.-Mackay St. area and allegedly found a loaded .45-calibre Smith and Wesson handgun during a search of the vehicle.
A 17-year-old from Brampton was charged with being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm and knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 905-453-2121, Ext. 2133, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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