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Police request public’s help identifying suspects in distraction theft investigation

June 20, 2025   ·   0 Comments

Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a distraction theft at the Zehrs grocery store in Alliston, on June 1, shortly after 12 p.m., members of the

Police received information about an incident involving two male suspects who allegedly stole a wallet from a senior victim while he was shopping inside the store. The wallet contained personal identification and financial items.

The suspects are described as follows:

• 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.

The investigation indicates that 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,” said Nottawasaga OPP in a press release. 

“Please keep your personal belongings secure and be aware of your surroundings at all times. If you witness any suspicious behavior or believe you may have been a victim of a pickpocketing incident, do not hesitate to report it to contact the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment. Your information could help prevent further crimes and assist in ongoing investigations.”

The Nottawasaga OPP are seeking public assistance to identify the suspects involved in this incident. Anyone with information, including dash camera or surveillance footage from the area of the Zehrs grocery store in Alliston on June 1, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122, reference report number (E250698576) Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

In addition, the Nottawasaga OPP encourage businesses and residents to register their security cameras with the CamSafe program at www.camsafe.ca. This voluntary registry helps police identify potential video footage during investigations. Police do not have live access to registered cameras, and participants retain full control, providing footage only upon request.

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