Seizure of Cash and Jewelry Following Surprise Raid
In the peaceful town of Hürth, Germany, an unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2023. Unknown perpetrators tricked a woman into handing over her jewelry and cash, using a phone call to deceive her.
The incident, which took place around 12:25 PM, is currently being investigated by the Kriminalkommissariat 12. The perpetrators claimed to be the woman's son, needing money for hospital treatment due to being ill with the coronavirus. However, the identity of the pick-up person who collected the valuables remains unknown, as the name provided is not disclosed.
The pick-up person, described as approximately 170 cm tall, aged between 35 and 40, and wearing a dark cap, fled towards Nikolausstraße after collecting the valuables. The location where the valuables were handed over was not specified.
The police advise against such incidents, urging the public to report such incidents to the emergency number '110'. They also advise ending calls with suspicious callers and hanging up yourself. The police advise against giving out information about valuables, cash, or bank accounts to callers.
Witnesses are being sought for the investigation, and tips about the pick-up person can be given to the investigators by phone or email. The phone number to contact the investigators is 02271 81-0 and the email address is [email protected]. For media inquiries, the Rhein-Erft Circle Police Press and Public Relations can be contacted at 02271 81-3305, 02271 81-3309, or by email at [email protected].
It is important to note that police officers, prosecutors, and other officials, as well as bank employees or doctors, never demand cash or valuables. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, the police advise reporting it immediately to the emergency number '110'.
Stay vigilant and safe, Hürth-Sielsdorf. The police are working diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice.
