BHPD Warns Of Distraction Theft

May 7, 2025 ·

Photo courtesy of the Beverly Hills Police Department.

BEVERLY HILLS—On April 30, the Beverly Hills Police Department posted on their Facebook page about a new crime trend alert known as ‘Distraction Theft.’

The BHPD is alerting the public to a pattern of distraction thefts targeting older adults in Beverly Hills.

Scammers offer “blessings” or spiritual protection while placing fake jewelry or religious items on an elderly victim and then swapping out the victim’s real jewelry without them noticing. A getaway car and an accomplice are close-by.

Red Flags:
-Unsolicited spiritual or religious offers
-Strangers attempting to place items on you
-Overly friendly behavior from unfamiliar individuals

How to Stay Safe:
-Politely decline physical contact
-Walk away from unsolicited encounters
-Report suspicious behavior to BHPD
-Non-Emergency: 310-550-4951
-Emergency: Call 9-1-1

By Danny Jones

In category:Beverly Hills
Tags:
Next Post

LASD Asking For Help To Locate Leonid Olegovich

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help to locate missing person, Leonid Olegovich. Olegovich, 30, was last seen on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7 p.m., on the 7000 block of Santa Monica Boulevard,…
Read
Previous Post

WeHo Introduces 'Text To Pay' For Parking

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On May 2, the city of West Hollywood announced the introduction of Pay for Parking with a Text for parking meters — making parking faster, easier, and touch-free. Here’s how it works: -Text PAY to 77447-Enter your meter number-Get…
Read
Random Post

Second Water Break Hits West Hollywood

WEST HOLLYWOOD— A part of Santa Monica Boulevard was closed off due to a 6-inch pipe burst Thursday, July 23. The incident was not far from the rupture from the previous week on Sunset Boulevard. It has been confirmed by…
Read
Random Post

Bill To Allow Speed Cameras On PCH In Malibu Headed To Governor’s Desk

MALIBU—On Tuesday, September 3, it was announced that a bill that would allow speed cameras to monitor traffic safety on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu passed out of the California legislature and is now headed to the California Governor Gavin…
Read
Random Post

Parolee-At-Large Taken Into Custody In Woodland Hills

WOODLAND HILLS—On May 14, at approximately 1 a.m., deputies with the Los Angeles Police Department observed an individual officers referred to as “a parolee-at-large,” walking in the 22000 block of Hatteras Street. Deputy Chief Mark Mellyn indicated that the parolee…
Read
Random Post

UCLA PD Arrests Two Suspects For Stealing

WESTWOOD—On November 21, the UCLA Police Department reported that two suspects were arrested for stealing at a retail establishment. Patrol officers took action quickly and took the suspects into custody after stealing 58 items from a store. The suspects attempted…
Read