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San Pablo Police Report Strange Pattern of Elderly People Being Targeted for Thefts by Seemingly Good Samaritans

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A new pattern of theft popping up in San Pablo is hardly the smash-and-grab variety, but one where some apparently nice youngsters roll up in a car offering free jewelry, only to steal elderly peoples’ real jewelry.The years since the pandemic have appeared to see a very disturbing uptick in attacks on seniors, attacks that are often disturbingly violent. But Bay Area News Group reports on a recent series of thefts in San Pablo where the crimina…

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San Pablo Police Report Strange Pattern of Elderly People Being Targeted for Thefts by Seemingly Good Samaritans

A new pattern of theft popping up in San Pablo is hardly the smash-and-grab variety, but one where some apparently nice youngsters roll up in a car offering free jewelry, only to steal elderly peoples’ real jewelry.The years since the pandemic have appeared to see a very disturbing uptick in attacks on seniors, attacks that are often disturbingly violent. But Bay Area News Group reports on a recent series of thefts in San Pablo where the crimina…

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‘Disturbing crime trend': Elderly residents in San Pablo being targeted for thefts

San Pablo police are warning residents about what they say is a "disturbing crime trend" that involves stealing from elderly residents walking around the city's neighborhoods.

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Elderly Residents Being Targeted for Thefts in San Pablo

Residents, especially older people, are advised to be cautious if someone approaches and offers something or tries to talk about religion or jewelry.

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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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