(BRADFORD, ON) – On August 18, 2026, police received a report of a theft that occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the area of Tyndall Drive and Chelsea Crescent in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
The victim was at a community mailbox when a black SUV stopped nearby. While in the vehicle, two males asked the victim for directions to Walmart. After the victim provided directions, the suspects handed the victim several pieces of jewellery to look at. While the victim was looking at the jewellery, one suspect leaned out the passenger side front window and removed a gold chain from around the victim’s neck. The suspects then fled at a high rate of speed, travelling northbound on Tyndall Drive before turning eastbound onto Chelsea Crescent.
The suspects are described as:
- Male, brown complexion, approximately 30 years old, wearing a beige T-shirt and dark pants.
- Male, brown complexion, approximately 30 years old, wearing a light-coloured T-shirt and dark pants.
Police have obtained video footage and are releasing the following images of the suspect vehicle in an appeal for public information (photos below).
Anyone with information is asked to contact South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigative Services at 905-775-3311, ext. 1461, or email investigations@southsimcoepolice.ca and reference occurrence PR26025101. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Anonymous information may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Public Safety Reminder
South Simcoe Police remind the public to be cautious when approached unexpectedly by strangers, particularly when they attempt to engage you in a transaction, display jewellery or valuables, or use a distraction to draw your attention away from your personal property.
If you encounter suspicious individuals or activity, do not confront or chase them. Move to a safe location and contact police. If safe to do so, note details such as the vehicle description, licence plate, direction of travel and suspect descriptions. Residents with security or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident are encouraged to preserve the footage and provide it to police.
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