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Jan 05, 2026
torontosun.com
'Cops in Hamilton are on the hunt for four suspects wanted for a distraction theft targeting an elderly woman.'
'Hamilton Police said on Dec. 6, around 3 p.m., an elderly woman was targeted while shopping at Fortino’s at 1579 Main St. W. as four suspects worked together to distract the victim and steal her wallet from her purse, along with her PIN.'
Following the theft, the suspects used the victim’s debit and credit cards, withdrawing about $3,500 in cash and making an additional $750 in purchases.''
'Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the four suspects.
Suspect No. 1 is described as an older male adult wearing a dark winter coat, dark flat cap, glasses, dark pants and shoes seen wearing red gloves.
The second suspect is described as wearing a navy-blue Nike jacket, black knit toque, and light-coloured scarf and dark pants.
Suspect No. 3 is described as a male wearing a grey knit toque with logo and wearing a dark jacket with light-coloured hood and carrying a red bottle.
The fourth suspect is described as wearing a light-coloured winter jacket, fur-lined hat, and scarf and pushing a shopping cart.''
4 sought in distraction theft of Hamilton senior; 2 paramedics hit by dump truck
Cops in Hamilton are on the hunt for four suspects wanted for a distraction theft targeting an elderly woman. Read more.
'Cops in Hamilton are on the hunt for four suspects wanted for a distraction theft targeting an elderly woman.'
'Hamilton Police said on Dec. 6, around 3 p.m., an elderly woman was targeted while shopping at Fortino’s at 1579 Main St. W. as four suspects worked together to distract the victim and steal her wallet from her purse, along with her PIN.'
Following the theft, the suspects used the victim’s debit and credit cards, withdrawing about $3,500 in cash and making an additional $750 in purchases.''
'Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the four suspects.
Suspect No. 1 is described as an older male adult wearing a dark winter coat, dark flat cap, glasses, dark pants and shoes seen wearing red gloves.
The second suspect is described as wearing a navy-blue Nike jacket, black knit toque, and light-coloured scarf and dark pants.
Suspect No. 3 is described as a male wearing a grey knit toque with logo and wearing a dark jacket with light-coloured hood and carrying a red bottle.
The fourth suspect is described as wearing a light-coloured winter jacket, fur-lined hat, and scarf and pushing a shopping cart.''
