Toronto police are on the hunt for two individuals involved in a series of distraction thefts at bank machines across the city. The incidents, which occurred in various locations, have prompted a thorough investigation by law enforcement.
The thefts were reported in the Scarborough area on Sunday, March 23, 2025. According to authorities, the suspects targeted bank customers as they made withdrawals, closely observing them to obtain their PIN numbers.
After acquiring this information, the suspects would deploy distraction techniques to swipe the victims’ debit cards, subsequently using them to withdraw cash and make unauthorized purchases.
The individuals at the center of the probe have been identified as Constantin-Claudiu Paraschiv, aged 37, and Silviu-Romeo Florian, aged 38, both residents of Toronto. Paraschiv faces multiple charges, including theft under $5000 and fraud-related offenses, while Florian is wanted for various crimes related to the possession and use of stolen property.