The president of the Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta wants people to be on their guard if they’re suddenly approached by strangers.

It comes after police in Alberta said the public should be mindful of strangers asking for hugs or sharing sob stories.

Rajesh Arora said some of the Hindu temple’s members were leaving the building in southeast Edmonton around 2 p.m. on Sunday when strangers pulled up.

“A car came, called them over and they indulged in some communication,” Arora said.

“While they were interacting, all of a sudden (the person in the vehicle) snatched the gold necklace.”

Arora said the car then sped off.

He says he’s heard of similar interactions and calls it a concern.

“Such incidents have happened in some shopping centres, in their parking lots and even in the res

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