Pickpockets Targeting Toronto Outlets: Stay Alert

0:00It's April 24th, I'm Cory with the story. This is Canada News today, driven by AI. Halton Regional Police are on the hunt for pickpockets hitting the Toronto premium outlets in Halton Hills, Ontario. Since mid-November 2024, they've logged 104 reports of cell phones vanishing from shoppers pockets right in the middle of. The mall. These these roll in teams of two or more. Eyes locked on folks glued to their phones while browsing. They tell you until the moment's right, then one bump's close, snatches the phone from an easy jacket pocket and passes it off quick to there, partner, all in seconds flat. Shoppers are shook, with over 100 phones gone in just a few weeks, turning a holiday shopping spot into a hot spot for stress. Police drop security footage online to show exactly how it goes down, hoping to wake everyone up before more losses pile up. Officers are pushing smart prevention moves, like stashing your phone in the zipped inner pocket, keeping a death grip on it in crowds, staying alert for, tails or stares, and never

1:04leaving it unattended. Only pull it out when you got it. Investigators urge you to dial 911 or their line at 905-825-4777 for any theft or shady vibes. There. Building cases and want your tips to shut this down fast. Stay sharp out there.