Select a language:
News

NEWS RELEASE: Sheriff’s Department sees an increase in crimes targeting distracted shoppers

SANTA ANA, Ca. (August 19, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department would like members of the public to remain vigilant as investigators have seen an increase in thefts from distracted shoppers. Recent investigations show an increase in wallets and personal property being taken from purses while unsuspecting victims are distracted. In most cases, victims are followed through a store until the theft opportunity presents itself.

View PDF