The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about recent distraction thefts aimed at older adults, especially those in the South Asian community. In these cases, suspects approach victims in public places—often offering a “blessing,” gift, or necklace—to get close enough to steal jewelry without being noticed.
What to watch for: strangers approaching in parking lots or neighborhoods, unexpected offers of gifts or blessings, or attempts to touch or place items on you…