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Burnaby RCMP warn of distraction thefts robbing seniors of heirloom jewelry
A flurry of "distraction thefts" in Burnaby, B.C., have led police to renew warnings to seniors about the specific type of crime happening around the Lower Mainland. Burnaby RCMP say three thefts in the last few weeks have resulted in two victims losing family heirlooms. Each of the reported thefts involved an elderly victim, according to Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Michael Kalanj. All three were also female, but Kalanj said police think that's because they were visibly wearing jewelry. "The suspects are casing out areas," Kalanj said. "They're finding people on the street, or in their yard doing gardening, or just out and about, that they can tell are wearing jewelry. "To make it worse, they're kind of looking for people ... that might be wearing heirlooms, expensive jewelry that others might only wear on special occasions." Kalanj said in each case, a car pulled up and a woman jumped out, while a man waited in the driver's seat. The woman overwhelmed the victim by speaking fast and exchanged the real jewelry for nearly worthless jewelry. The corporal said that the suspects were choosing victims that don't speak English as well as others. "And before you know it, they're right in their face. They're flattering them, telling them beautiful things: 'You remind me of (my) mother' … And as they're putting on a worthless necklace, they're quickly taking the family heirloom and expensive jewelry off of our victims." Two of the victims lost heirloom necklaces in the thefts, police say. "The third person, who we'll commend, made a stink, just started yelling, managed to keep their necklace, and the suspect drove off," Kalanj told CBC News. He recommended if anyone faces such a situation, to make a scene by yelling and "create witnesses." "Don't feel embarrassed and call the police right away," Kalanj said. Cases reported across Lower Mainland Police don't think it's the same people involved in the different thefts. Kalanj said the suspected thieves are likely in touch with each other and could be part of the same network. "We think there's people all over the Lower Mainland that are just trying to take advantage of some of the good-natured seniors that we have in our community," the spokesperson said. In March, the Surrey Police Service also warned the public about distraction thefts. Surrey police said some of the common methods included people approaching a victim and asking for money for gas, or attempting to sell gold jewelry or an iPhone. The Vancouver Police Department has said distraction thefts have been occurring in the city for years. In 2018, the department produced a social media video warning of distraction thefts. "We have not made any arrests, but investigations into these files are very much active and ongoing," Const. Tania Visintin told CBC News in an emailed statement. Family members are being encouraged to speak with seniors and discuss what distraction thefts are and how to stay safe.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- CTV News
Man arrested after Thursday evening assault in Burnaby, B.C.
An RCMP patch is seen on the shoulder of an assistant commissioner, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck A man has been arrested in connection to an assault that took place in Burnaby, B.C., Thursday evening. Mounties were called to the 7600 block of 15th Street, between 13th and 14th Avenues, just before 6:45 p.m. amid a report an assault was taking place, Burnaby RCMP said in a statement Friday. A man in his late-20s has been arrested and remains in custody. 'There is no further risk to the public as the suspect knew the victim,' the statement said.
CTV News
13-06-2025
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- CTV News
Red-tailed hawk rescued by Burnaby RCMP officer
Rescued hawk Burnaby Images shared by the Burnaby RCMP show the hawk rescued by an officer in the early morning hours of June 4, 2025. (Burnaby RCMP)
CTV News
13-06-2025
- CTV News
Injured hawk receiving care after rescue by Burnaby RCMP officer
The injured animal – a red-tailed hawk – is now in the care of OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta. (Burnaby RCMP) Mounties in Burnaby are thanking a member of the public who alerted an officer to an injured hawk in the middle of the road last week. The incident happened just after 1 a.m. on June 4 near the intersection of Hall Avenue and Kingsway, Burnaby RCMP said in a news release Thursday. The concerned citizen advised a front-line officer that the raptor was in the middle of the roadway and appeared to be injured. 'The hawk appeared to have been hit by a vehicle and the citizen was worried it was at risk of being hit again,' the release reads. The officer found the bird suffering from a broken wing and an injured eye, according to police. 'After speaking to a conservation officer, and exhausting all local wildlife rehabilitation centers in the area, the officer transported the injured bird to an animal emergency clinic in Langley until a rehabilitation centre could take over,' the release reads. The injured animal – a red-tailed hawk – is now in the care of OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta. 'Burnaby RCMP would like to thank the citizen that alerted our officer of the injured bird, as well as the clinic in Langley for the temporary home, and of course, OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society who have taken on the task of mending our new bird friend back to health,' police said.
Global News
12-06-2025
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- Global News
Burnaby RCMP called to rescue an injured hawk
It's not every day that the RCMP are called to rescue a feathered friend, but recently, one officer flew into action to save an injured hawk. On June 4, just after 1:00 a.m. a concerned citizen contacted the RCMP when they spotted the injured hawk that appeared to have been hit by vehicle. They were worried it was going to be hit again. The red-tailed hawk was rescued in the middle of the road near Hall Avenue and Kingsway in South Burnaby. Following the rescue, the officer spoke with a conservation officer and all local wildlife rehabilitation centers before transporting the injured bird to an animal emergency clinic in Langley until the OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society could take the bird into its care. View image in full screen A young red-tailed hawk rescued by the Burnaby RCMP. Burnaby RCMP In a press release, the Burnaby RCMP thanked the citizen who alerted them of the injured bird as well as the medical team who are treating the bird back to good health. Story continues below advertisement 'As a police officer, you never know what you're going to encounter, or who is going to need your help on any given shift. We are very pleased that an officer was around to aid this hawk in her time of need,' said Const. Tyler Hawkins from Burnaby RCMP's Strike Force. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'This is clearly a 'wing-win' situation, where the only feathers ruffled were from the hawk as she was being removed from the road by our officer,' said S/Sgt. Steve Eagles with Burnaby RCMP's community programs. 'We are glad this hawk is safe and getting the care she needs, and we would also like to acknowledge the hawk-eyed member of the public who made us aware of the injured bird.' The hawk is now on its road to recovery at the wildlife rehabilitation centre in Delta.
