By Jill Sperling

Merritt RCMP warn residents of fake jewelry scam

Jun 9, 2018 | 6:52 AM

MERRITT, B.C. — Merritt RCMP are asking residents to be wary of anyone selling what appears to be expensive jewelry at gas stations, malls, or city parks. 

On May 30 police received a report of a man and woman selling jewelry out of a black Mitsubishi SUV. 

The vehicle was a rental from Calgary, and according to police its two occupants have a history of selling fake jewelry in order to steal expensive jewelry from victims.

The two suspects are part of a large family group travelling from Ontario to the Lower Mainland. 

On Friday (June 8), Merritt RCMP received a report of a suspicious man approaching an elderly resident claiming to have lost his wallet. 

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The man, who was with a woman and child, was attempting to sell jewelry from a white Hyundai Elantra. 

The vehicle was also a rental from Calgary. 

The car and its occupants left before police officers arrived on scene. 

Police say the suspects are described as having Eastern European accents and tend to work in pairs or groups in order to distract their victims. 

Anyone who is trargeted should back away and call police.