(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) - On June 1, 2025, shortly after 12:00 pm, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a distraction theft at the Zehrs grocery store in Alliston.

Police received information about an incident involving two male suspects who allegedly stole a wallet from a senior victim while he was shopping inside the store. The wallet contained personal identification and financial items.

The suspects are described as follows:

• Suspect 1: Wearing a black baseball cap, surgical mask, grey sweater, white T-shirt, black pants, and black shoes with a white base
• Suspect 2: Wearing a Black baseball cap, a black puffer jacket, black pants, and black, red and white sneakers

The investigation indicates that this incident is part of a broader, ongoing pattern of organized distraction thefts targeting vulnerable individuals across the region. We urge all citizens to remain vigilant in public spaces, especially in crowded areas where distraction thefts are more likely to occur. Please keep your personal belongings secure and be aware of your surroundings at all times. If you witness any suspicious behavior or believe you may have been a victim of a pickpocketing incident, do not hesitate to report it to contact the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment. Your information could help prevent further crimes and assist in ongoing investigations