Scam alert.
POLICE are investigating a distraction thief operating in Chester city centre.
PCSOs are investigating a report of a theft in which a man asked for directions.
While doing this he placed a map over a mobile phone and stole it.
Police are urging people to be aware of this distraction scam.
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