Two suspects responsible for multiple distraction thefts targeting elderly victims across Los Angeles County, including the City of Burbank, have been arrested.
On September 15, 2025, Burbank Police officers responded to a report of a distraction theft in which two suspects approached an elderly victim and stole his necklace using deception techniques.
Detectives immediately launched an investigation, reviewing surveillance video and utilizing technology to identify the suspect vehicle. The investigation revealed that the same vehicle had been used in the City of Glendale during several crimes, including a robbery where elderly victims were also targeted…