Robbery in Bothfeld: Older couple slightly injured! Police are looking for witnesses!

Robbery in Bothfeld: Older couple slightly injured! Police are looking for witnesses!

In a terrifying incident in Hanover, an elderly couple was slightly injured on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in a robbery in their apartment. The 73-year-old woman and the 65-year-old man had previously offered a gold ring over the Internet. When they received two men who spent the sons of a supposed prospective buyer, the situation escalated. The perpetrators threatened the couple and used an electric shock device, which led to minor injuries to the victims.

The Hanover police immediately initiated investigations into severe robbery and is urgently looking for witnesses. A perpetrator is estimated at 20 to 25 years, is about 1.80 to 1.85 m tall, slim and has short dark hair. He was dressed in a light knitting sweater and spoke German without accent. Information on this brachial robbery will be accepted on 0511 109-5555.