CRPD Warns Residents About ‘Distract And Dash’ Scam

(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A ‘distract and dash’ scam is happening at stores in the Cedar Rapids area.

Police say two people will approach a shopper, then one will distract them while the other goes through their purse.

Police say they’ve received reports of this at club-style stores like Costco and Sam’s Club.

Scam alert conceptual traffic sign and stormy sky

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