Elderly resident of Hennef targeted in a deceitful robbery, as reported by the local police.
In the quiet town of Hennef, an 86-year-old woman became the victim of a trick theft on August 8, at approximately 14:00. The incident occurred between Bismarckstraße and Frankfurter Straße, as the woman was using her rollator after a shopping trip.
The suspect, described as a woman, approached the elderly woman, pretending to need directions to a hospital in Siegburg. She used a mobile phone to obstruct the woman's view, engaging her in conversation. However, the suspect did not know the way, and the conversation ended shortly after.
The police have not disclosed the identity of the suspect in the available reports or news sources. No further details about her physical appearance or other characteristics have been provided.
After the suspect left, the elderly woman discovered that her EC card had been stolen from her apartment. The police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and provide any information they may have about the incident. They can be contacted at 02241 541-3521.
Further inquiries can be directed to the Rhein-Sieg District Police Headquarters Press Office at 02241/541-2222 or [email protected].
To protect against pickpocketing, the police advise keeping hand and shoulder bags closed and on the body's front side. Money purses should not be placed on top of shopping or handbags, shopping carts, or rollators. For more tips on preventing such incidents, visit polizei.nrw/artikel/taschendiebstahl-augen-auf-und-tasche-zu-langfinger-sind-immer-unterwegs.
Stay vigilant and keep your belongings safe.
