A flurry of "distraction thefts" in Burnaby, B.C., have led police to renew warnings to seniors about the specific type of crime happening around the Lower Mainland.

Burnaby RCMP say three thefts in the last few weeks have resulted in two victims losing family heirlooms.

Each of the reported thefts involved an elderly victim, according to Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Michael Kalanj. All three were also female, but Kalanj said police think that's because they were visibly wearing jewelry.

"The su…