Wrong craftsmen in Fulda: Trick thieves captured over 1000 euros!

Wrong craftsmen in Fulda: Trick thieves captured over 1000 euros!

In Fulda struck the brazen and left an elderly lady with a loss of over 1000 euros! On Thursday, November 21, at 11:15 a.m., a supposed craftsman heralded at the door of a senior citizen in Königsstrasse. With a brazen lie about alleged pipe breaks, he managed to lure the lady into her bathroom.

But while she trusted the wrong craftsman, his accomplice took the opportunity and searched the bedroom unnoticed. The thief made cash out of the dust with at least 1000 euros! The perpetrator clad as craftsman is described as about 1.70 meters tall, between 30 and 40 years old, with normal stature and dark hair. He spoke to a foreign accent and wore black clothes. The police are alerted and warns of this dangerous stitch!

The police are alarm!

The Fulda police issue urgent warnings: fraudsters who pretend to be craftsmen are on the rise! They ring the doorbell and offer supposed services to gain access to apartments. Often they leave the doors open to lease accomplice unnoticed. A similar incident occurred recently when an older man lost jewelry.

The police advise never to let unknown people into the apartment and use door spies and speech facilities. The door should only be opened with an present door lock. If no craftsmen or property management staff are expected, claims should be ignored. Check the information from the service providers and do not make any advance payments! If fraud was suspected, the police should be informed immediately. Anyone who has become victim is asked to file a complaint. The police headquarters in East Hesse will receive information on this incident in Fulda on the phone number (0661) 1050.