Thursday, July 3, 2025

Distraction thieves strike in Carleton Place Independent Grocer parking lot

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Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public to help identify the persons responsible for a distraction theft that  occurred in the parking lot of the Independent Grocer in Carleton Place at  approximately 2:30 p.m. on the 20th of February 2024. 

Three unknown suspect(s) partook in the crime. Two females distracted a lady who had just returned to her vehicle saying there was money under her car. While the lady was distracted by the females, another party entered the front of the vehicle and removed the purse contained inside.  

OPP recommend that members of the public remain vigilant and keep items of value out of sight or stored in a secure location and be weary of similar  frauds.  

If you have any information on this or any other crime, please call Lanark  County Crime Stoppers (LCCS) anonymously at the toll-free number 1-800- 222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). All calls to LCCS are confidential and phone  calls are not taped. 

Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading  to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property and the seizure of illicit drugs or substances. Callers are not required to reveal their identity and they do not  have to testify in court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display/caller ID. Anonymity is assured through the assignment of a  confidential number. 

For more information on Lanark County Crime Stoppers or to make a tax deductible donation to the organization please visit the website WWW.LCCS.CA or contact the Lanark County OPP.

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