Supermarket theft: Disconnecting trick in Herne!

Supermarket theft: Disconnecting trick in Herne!

Hammerschmidtstraße 76, 44623 Herne, Deutschland - Herne (ots)

A hard blow for the carelessness! On Saturday evening, November 16, a 43-year-old Recklinghauser was victim of a brazen theft in the supermarket in Herne. While she was doing her shopping in a discounter at Hammerschmidtstraße 76 at around 8 p.m., she was distracted by a mysterious couple who got involved in a conversation. Tragic, but true: When the woman came back, her wallet in her jute bags disappeared without a trace!

The alleged perpetrator, a 60-year-old woman without a permanent place of residence in Germany, could be held by the victim until the police arrived. Her accomplice, an approximately 60 -year -old, strong man with "Southeast European appearance" and gray hair, used the distraction to dissolve in air!

important tips against pickpockets

The investigation by the regional commissioner is in full swing. The police call for vigilance and urgently give the following tips:

• Always stay attentive! In crowds you should pay particular attention to not being distracted.
• be suspicious if you are addressed by strangers - no matter how harmless your concern seems to be.
• Always wear your hand or shoulder bag closed and tightly on your body.
• Do not keep valuables in the shopping bag or on the car - the wallet should never be given up!

The warning of the police is clear: don't be victims! Everyone can get into the nasty catches of thieves if they are not careful. Act clever and protect your valuables.