Redwood police investigate necklace theft in ‘blessing’ scam; public warned to stay alert

Redwood City police are investigating a reported theft in which a woman’s gold necklace was stolen in a “blessing” scam on the 200 block of Madrone Street last week, authorities said. 

According to the police report, the woman was watering plants in front of her residence at around 9 a.m. on Thursday when a vehicle pulled up beside the victim and asked her for directions.