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Published August 20, 2026

Gold chain stolen during distraction theft in Bradford West Gwillimbury

Police are investigating a distraction theft involving a gold chain in Bradford West Gwillimbury
Images of suspect vehicle identified in a reported distraction theft in Bradford West Gwillimbury on Aug. 18, 2026. (Image supplied - South Simcoe Police)

South Simcoe Police are looking for two men after a distraction theft in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

It happened Tuesday afternoon near Tyndall Drive and Chelsea Crescent.

Police say the victim was at a community mailbox when a black SUV pulled up nearby.

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Two men inside asked for directions to Walmart.

After the victim gave them directions, the men handed over several pieces of jewellery to look at.

While the victim was looking at the jewellery, police say one of the men leaned out of the passenger window and took a gold chain off the victim's neck.

The suspects fled at a high rate of speed, heading north on Tyndall Drive before turning east onto Chelsea Crescent.

Both suspects are described as about 30 years old, with brown complexions. One was wearing a beige T-shirt and dark pants. The other was wearing a light-coloured T-shirt and dark pants.

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