Thieves targeting personal jewelry on the rise in Bolton

Caledon OPP cruiser with lights on. Wed., May 13, 2026. PHOTO: CTV NEWS BARRIE

Stealing jewelry seems to be the main target of thieves in Caledon.

Two distraction thefts targeting seniors has the Caledon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warning the public in Bolton.

Police were called to a theft in the James Street area on May 4 at around 2 p.m.

At 3:30 p.m. police were called to a second report of theft in the Prescott Drive area.

In both of these calls, the suspects targeted elderly people walking on their own, wearing jewelry, and asked for help with directions.

During the interactions, the suspects had the victim’s try-on a necklace and when the suspects went to remove it, they also removed the necklaces the victims were wearing prior to the interaction.

The two suspects are described as a male and a female, approximately 40-to-50 years old, of self-admitted Serbian descent, with accented speech, operating a sports utility vehicle (SUV).

This investigation remains ongoing. For anyone with information regarding these or other distraction thefts, contact the Caledon OPP 1-888-310-1122.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.