Crime and Courts October 23, 2024 6:17 pm

Beware of stranger hugs: Bay Area police warn about uptick in distraction thefts

Bay Area police departments are warning the public about a rise in distraction thefts, including ones in which scammers ask for a hug and then remove jewelry from unsuspecting victims. Emma Goss reports. 

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