78-Year-Old Indian Woman Robbed of ₹19L Jewellery in Canada

In a shocking viral incident, a 78-year-old Indian woman was allegedly robbed of jewellery worth around USD 20,000 when she was out on an evening walk in Brampton, Canada. The video clip of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms. The shocking robbery incident is now being investigated by Peel Regional Police and is believed to be part of a pattern of distraction thefts targeting senior citizens walking alone in the area.

Police say suspects typically approach elderly pedestrians and engage them in conversation. They may ask victims to come closer to a vehicle, offer a gift or pretend to offer help before stealing their jewellery.

In some cases, a woman allegedly makes the initial contact while a man gets out of a nearby vehicle and takes the victim’s jewellery. There have also been cases where genuine jewellery was allegedly swapped with fake pieces without the victim immediately noticing.

Language barriers can sometimes delay victims from realising that they have been targeted.

The latest robbery incident has brought the concerns over the safety of senior citizens walking alone in Brampton, Canada. Seniors and their families are being urged to remain cautious, avoid engaging with strangers who approach them unexpectedly and stay alert when wearing valuable jewellery outdoors. More details are awaited. Cops are still investigating the case and yet to identify the suspects.