Vancouver police seek Tesla driver who may have captured distraction theft targeting senior

Vancouver police are asking the driver of a grey Tesla to come forward after investigators determined the vehicle may have recorded video linked to a distraction theft that targeted a 73-year-old woman last month.

According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, the theft occurred on June 23 in the 500-block of Lillooet Street, where the woman's necklace was stolen. Investigators reviewed nearby CCTV footage and believe a grey Tesla travelling through the area between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. may have captured additional video relevant to the investigation. Police also believe the driver may have witnessed the incident.

"Unfortunately, we've seen a number of cases like this in recent months in which elderly people are targeted, and their precious family heirlooms stolen," Const. Megan Lui said in the release. "These are vulnerable victims just out and about living their lives. We want to be able to retrieve this jewelry and return it to its rightful owner."

The investigation remains ongoing. Police are asking the Tesla driver, or anyone with information about the incident, to contact investigators at 604-717-3321.