Housekeeper steals from employer on last day of work in Sonthofen!

Housekeeper steals from employer on last day of work in Sonthofen!

In Sonthofen, a tranquil town in the Oberallgäu, a remarkable incident occurred on Monday, September 1, 2025. On her last day of work, a housekeeper stole from her employer. As the Allgäu newspaper According to reports, the theft was witnessed by an attentive neighbor who noticed a suspicious vehicle and immediately informed the police. When the officers arrived, the vehicle had already driven away, but could be seen nearby.

The police quickly met the housekeeper they were looking for, who was actually spending her last day of work in her employer's house that day. While she was away, officers recovered several stolen items from her. After her personal details were recorded, the woman was initially released, but investigations are now underway against her for theft.

Theft and fraud are trending

The headlines about criminal activity continue as another incident causes excitement in the town. A 77-year-old man also fell victim to theft when he invited an unknown woman he met through a newspaper ad to his apartment. The woman, who introduced herself as “Marie,” quickly turned the conversation into an argument about his cooking skills and then ran away. Shortly afterwards, the old man noticed that his wallet with around 250 euros in cash was missing. This reports New Facts.eu.

The police have already initiated initial investigations and assume that this is a scammer who specifically targets older people in order to gain access to their homes. This approach is not new, but has been observed increasingly for some time. According to the statistics of Statista The number of thefts in Germany rose in 2022 for the first time since 2015 - the only thing that stands out is residential burglaries, which are heavily represented in North Rhine-Westphalia with over 23,500 cases.

The mayor of Sonthofen, Christian Wilhelm from the Free Voters, and the local police appeal to citizens to be vigilant and to report suspicious observations immediately. Incidents like the ones that happened in Sonthofen clearly show that even small towns are not immune to crime.

With 21,734 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2024), Sonthofen has its charming rural atmosphere, but a watchful eye is also required here. Especially since the city is known for its beautiful events such as the city festival or the Christmas market. It remains to be hoped that such incidents will remain the exception and that the security situation in the city will remain stable.