Ridge Meadows RCMP are alerting residents to a trending type of theft which target seniors.
“There have been recent cases in the Lower Mainland where a male comes to the door of a senior citizen, claims he is having car trouble, and requests the victim get him some water for the car’s radiator," said Cpl. Alanna Dunlop.
"As the good-hearted senior goes to get the water, the thief will walk into the home and steal items of value from within. He then runs out and gets into a car and drives away."
On Sunday in Hammond, police received a call about a similar theft that took place shortly after noon.
The man stole a woman’s purse and its contents before driving away in a black car.
Dunlop said it appears the woman was followed home, as she was just returning from a local grocery store.
Investigators are asking for anyone who saw a dark coloured car, possibly black, speeding away from the area of Glenwood Avenue and 216 Street to call police.
The suspect is described as a white man with a medium build, brown hair and glasses. He was wearing dark clothing.
• Police are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251, or if you wish to remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers at 1 800 222-8477 or leave a TIP online at www.solvecrime.ca. Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $2000.00 if your information leads to an arrest and conviction.