Wiltshire Police have issued a warning to residents after a series of distraction thefts in supermarket car parks in Chippenham and Melksham. Thieves have targeted shoppers, particularly those in disabled parking bays, using tactics designed to distract victims under the guise of soliciting donations for charity.
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The thefts have primarily occurred in the car parks of major supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. In each instance, the suspect approaches the victim asking for a charity donation. When the victim reaches for money, the suspect uses a clipboard to further distract them and takes as much cash as possible.
