Hamilton Police are reminding residents to remain vigilant after an increase in distraction thefts in the city.
Cops say there have been seven reported distraction thefts since September. Most have taken place in the Central Mountain area, with one report near Queenston Rd. in Stoney Creek.
In each incident, Hamilton cops say a woman in a vehicle approaches a victim walking in a parking lot. The woman then asks for directions while placing jewelry on the victim. When the woman removes the items. The victim’s jewelry is also taken.
Anyone with information about these incidents are asked to call police at 905-546-4725.
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MARKHAM SHOOTING
York Regional Police are seeking suspects and are appealing for witnesses following a shooting at a Markham businesss.
Cops said on Thursday at about 4:15 a.m., a suspect was in the area of Markham Rd. and Castlemore Ave. when they discharged a firearm at the business from the rear of a vehicle before fleeing.
Authorities believe the incident was targeted although the business was closed at the time and there were no injuries.
Investigators are seeking any additional video surveillance from the area or anyone who may have captured dashcam video on nearby roadways at that time.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or 1800222tips.com.
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TORONTO ELOPEE
Toronto Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating an elopee.
O’Neil Henry, 43, was last seen on Thursday at 1 p.m., in the Queen St. W.-Ossington Ave. area.
He’s described as 5-foot-7, 200 pounds, with braided black hair, brown eyes, and has a moustache. He was last seen wearing a white and green shirt, a brown jacket, black pants, black boots and carrying a grey bag.
The elopee is currently bound by a Form 49 Warrant of Committal and was found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer and two counts of utter threats to cause death or bodily harm.
If located, do not approach and call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1400, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or 222tips.com.
-with files from Jane Stevenson
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