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RECOGNIZE THEM? Surveillance Photos Surface Of Lehigh Valley ‘Distraction Thieves’ RECOGNIZE THEM? Surveillance Photos Surface Of Lehigh Valley ‘Distraction Thieves’
Recognize Them? Surveillance Photos Surface Of Lehigh Valley ‘Distraction Thieves’ Recognize them? A surveillance photo has surfaced of the pair of suspects accused of “distraction thefts” throughout several Lehigh Valley grocery store parking lots. The suspects — pictured above — victimized numerous customers at the Giant Food Store and Park Plaza Complex in Forks, the township police department said in an updated social media post. Distraction thieves target older residents by following them around a store or confronting them outside at their vehicles, DailyVoice.com reported. “The suspects use a ruse, for example, telling the victim there is an issue with their tire,…

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by Valerie Musson