Seized by authorities: Imposter craftsman caught red-handed with stolen jewellery
In the quiet district of Fallersleben, Wolfsburg, Germany, an elderly woman fell victim to a theft on September 2, 2025. The incident occurred inside her apartment around 11:00 AM.
The suspect, who posed as a handyman under the name "Waterworks", approached the victim and asked for assistance with the plumbing. However, the handyman disappeared when the woman returned to the bathroom, leaving behind stolen jewelry.
The suspect is described as approximately 30 years old, standing between 1.60 to 1.70 meters tall, slim, with a European appearance. He was wearing a baseball cap, a T-shirt, and possibly gloves. It is unknown if he had an accomplice.
The theft involved a jewelry box and its contents. The suspect asked the elderly woman to hold the showerhead while he left the bathroom, flushing the toilet and turning on the faucet to cover his tracks.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the identity of the suspect still unknown. Witnesses who saw suspicious persons between the Wolfsburg main road and Erich-Netzeband Street are asked to contact the Wolfsburg police.
For further inquiries, the contact person at the Wolfsburg Police is Melanie aus dem Bruch. Her email address is [email protected], and her telephone number is 05361-4646104. The contact number for the Wolfsburg police is 05361/46460.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the police immediately. The safety and well-being of the community is of the utmost importance, and any help in apprehending the suspect is greatly appreciated.
