Winnipeg police seek suspect in new jewelry scam – Winnipeg

Winnipeg police are looking for a suspect in a jewelry scam they say is new to the city.

In two cases, one in September and one in October, victims – one in their 60s and one in their 70s – were approached by an unknown woman who tried to give them jewelry.

Police allege that in each case, while trying to give cheap costume jewelry to the victims, the suspect stole real gold jewelry that they were already wearing.

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The suspect is described as between 40 and 50 years old, wearing a headscarf and is accompanied by a man driving a dark red or maroon SUV or van.

Anyone with information, or who may have been the victim of a similar crime, is asked to call major crime investigators anonymously at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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