Edmontonians warn others about uptick in ‘hugging bandit’ distraction thefts
There has been a recent increase in distraction thefts in Edmonton, where individuals known as 'hugging bandits' engage victims in conversation to steal their valuables.
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There has been a recent increase in distraction thefts in Edmonton, where individuals known as 'hugging bandits' engage victims in conversation to steal their valuables.
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