Elderly residents of Gladbeck susceptible to deceit: two instances of fraud within a brief period
In a series of recent incidents, two elderly residents in Recklinghausen have fallen victim to fraudsters impersonating police officers and handymen. The Police Headquarters Recklinghausen has taken steps to prevent such occurrences and has provided useful tips for the public.
The crime in Gladbeck took place between 11:50 AM and 1:00 PM on Tuesday, where an elderly man was defrauded of cash by someone posing as a police officer. In the Rosenhügel district, on Wednesday, an elderly woman was robbed of her jewelry by someone posing as a handyman.
The Police Headquarters Recklinghausen has issued prevention tips to help residents avoid falling victim to such scams. These tips can be found on news aktuell and on their official news platforms. The tips are not related to any specific suspect descriptions or crime locations, but they are essential in protecting oneself from potential fraudsters.
In the Gladbeck case, the suspect was approximately 30 years old, not particularly tall, dressed in dark clothes with a hood, wearing jeans, and was seen in the courtyard at Lottenstraße. In the Rosenhügel district case, the alleged handyman was described as approximately 40 to 50 years old, about 1.60m to 1.70m tall, overweight, with short (curly) black hair, wearing a blue faded jacket (anorak), and spoke broken German.
The perpetrators behind these fraud cases remain unidentified but have been described as men aged approximately 30 to 50 years. They often use tricks such as posing as waterworks employees to gain entry and steal valuables. The police are actively seeking witnesses and information about these suspects.
If you encounter any suspicious persons or vehicles, the police ask for information at 0800/2361 111. For media inquiries, contact Annette Achenbach at the Press Office of Police Headquarters Recklinghausen. Her contact details are: Telephone: 02361 55 1033, Email: [email protected]
The police urge everyone to stay vigilant and follow the provided prevention tips to ensure their safety. Further information on this topic can be found on the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen's website.
