Trick theft in Cologne-Rath: Two women steal jewelry and cash!

Trick theft in Cologne-Rath: Two women steal jewelry and cash!

Köln-Rath, Deutschland - In the Rath district of Cologne, on Tuesday evening, July 8th, a brazen trick theft. Two women have robbed a 64-year-old man in his own apartment, and the criminal police have now started searching for the perpetrators. According to ksta.de, one of the perpetrators is about 1.70 meters tall, has strong stature and wears dark blonde, backed hair. This woman, who introduced herself as "Laura", had previously contacted the man via an acquaintance.

At the time of the crime, "Laura" appeared accompanied by a slim accomplice, which wore dark clothes and dark headgear. During the stay in the apartment, the two women cleverly distracted the man and stole several watches, valuable jewelry and cash. The theft was only noticed when the women were already gone.

another victim in the city center

Only recently there was a similar incident in Cologne city center. On March 18, a 64-year-old man from Hürth was the victim of a trick fraud in Maastricht Strasse at 12:30 p.m. Here, an approximately 60-year-old man managed to smear mustard on the clothes, while a accomplice stole two envelopes with cash from his jacket pocket. These men then fled in a black VW. As reported bild.de, the cash was shortened shortly before in a bank on the Hohenzollernring.

The police are dependent on information in both cases. If you have information about the perpetrators or the escape vehicle, you can contact 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de

protection for the older generation

Before these incidents, crime in the region arouses concern, especially among older people. The police offer comprehensive information and tips on how seniors can protect themselves from trick theft and other forms of fraud. This includes the brochure Living safely in old age, which specifically deals with which forms of crime are often victims of trick fraud.

• fraud forms: grandchild trick, profit promise
• front door shops and fake emergency locations
• Hobbence and trick theft

The brochure also gives tips for protection, references to support facilities such as the white ring and addresses of advice centers that can use citizens free of charge.

It remains to be hoped that the police will soon be able to cope with the perpetrators and thus avert further damage. Remain careful and also sensitize relatives and acquaintances!