Distraction theft on the rise in the GTA

Distraction theft on the rise in the GTA

June 8, 2026 6:21 pm EST.

From pickpocketing to distraction thefts, Toronto police warn world cup festivities could be a hunting ground for thieves. Shauna Hunt reports.

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