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Montgomery County police warn of distraction thefts targeting older adults and give prevention steps
Summary
Officer Carlos Cort—9s said police have seen a rise in distraction thefts that target older adults in public places (parking lots, ATMs, transit stops). He advised residents to keep distance from strangers, refuse unsolicited gifts and call 911 for emergencies or 301-279-8000 for non-emergency reports.
Marcela Rodr—diguez Villagr n introduced Officer Carlos Cort—9s of the Montgomery County Police Department to discuss safety for older residents. Cort—9s detailed common tactics used in distraction thefts and offered specific prevention and reporting guidance.
Cort—9s described tactics in which suspects create a diversion so an accomplice can take property: offering an item on the ground, feigning a need for help, or physically touching a victim under the pretext of giving a…
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