Event Brief
Edmontonians Warn of 'Hugging Bandit' Thefts
Filed: Mar 02, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: An 87-year-old woman had her necklace stolen during a distraction theft in Edmonton.
WHO: Peggy Duby
WHAT: Necklace stolen during distraction theft
WHEN: Mar 02, 2026 at 5:51 PM ET
WHERE: Edmonton
WHY: To raise awareness about rising thefts
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