Cobourg Police warn of distraction theft

Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI

By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter.

Cobourg Police are warning of a distraction theft involving jewelry. Police alleged at approximately 1:30 p.m., a black SUV with a male driver and a female passenger approached a person in the area of Parkview Hills Drive and Alder Road, near the community mailbox.

Police did not say whether jewelry was taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.