Distraction thefts are coming more of a common occurance of late according to the OPP.
These types of thefts happen when one person chats up a victim while another steals their property when the victims guard is down.
OPP East Region Communications Officer Bill Dickson said these can happen anywhere.
Dickson says if you see this happening inform the store right away but don’t approach the thieves, as there’s no telling how they will react to getting caught.
