LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — Law enforcement agencies across the D.C. region are seeing an uptick in so-called “distraction thefts.” The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office posted a community alert on its social media pages over the weekend, warning people to stay vigilant.
The sheriff’s office says thieves are targeting older adults in public areas.
“In these cases, suspects have approached individuals from the South Asian (Indian) community using cultural pretexts, such as offering a ‘blessing’ or placing a necklace on the victim, to gain trust and get close. During the interactions, they removed the victim’s jewelry without
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