Unknown thief as an installer: older lady cheated!

Unknown thief as an installer: older lady cheated!

Wagnerstraße, 37574 Einbeck, Deutschland - A shocking incident shakes Einbeck! On Friday, November 8th, 2024, around 1:00 p.m., an unknown man rang the doorbell on the door of an older lady on Wagnerstrasse. He pretended to be a installer and convinced the good -faith woman to accompany him in the basement to check her heating system. What happened then is alarming!

In the basement, the lady was distracted by the supposed craftsman with a task, while he took the opportunity to break into her apartment on the ground floor. After a short time he returned, said goodbye and left the unsuspecting woman behind. Only later did she find that jewelry worth 200 euros had been stolen from her chest of drawers! The Einbeck police immediately initiated an investigation into theft and is urgently looking for witnesses. Anyone who has seen something is asked to report on 05561-31310.

theft in the focus of the police

The Northeim police inspection has informed the public about this incident and warns of other possible perpetrators who could pretend as craftsmen. In Germany, thieves face up to five years in prison when arrested, and even up to ten years in severe cases. The crime statistics show an alarming increase in thefts: In 2022, around 1.8 million thefts were registered, which corresponds to an increase of 20 percent compared to the previous year. The clarification rate varies strongly, especially in the case of burglaries.

This incident is an urgent wake -up call for all citizens! Be careful and suspicious of strangers who knock on your door. The police advise you to always ask for an ID and, if in doubt, contact the police. Stay vigilant!