West Hartford Police are warning residents to be cautious after a distraction theft happened on North Main Street Tuesday. Officials said the incident happened.
Police are now warning residents after an uptick in what they describe as distraction thefts have occurred in Connecticut. Two occurrences of distraction thefts.
local flee market where he sold all those bags and anything of value in them. he was sentenced to four years in prison. how can you stop luggage theft? even carrying all your belongings onboard doesn t always work. ironically, the commotion around the security checkpoint, the passengers, guards, metal detectors, x-ray machines and often the police can actually make the job of a thief easier. these individuals usually work in teams of three or four individuals. at miami international airport lieutenant juan santana s team of detectives investigated what s called a distraction theft at a security checkpoint. our victim now realizes his baggage has not gone through and now he s getting somewhat nervous and then he disappears from the frame. the victim, a new york jewelry salesman immediately reported to police that his case, containing more than $300,000 in jewels and cash, had disappeared. unfortunately, these thieves are very professional and they re talented in what they do.