Theft from seniors in Reinhardshausen: Police are looking for witnesses!

Theft from seniors in Reinhardshausen: Police are looking for witnesses!

On Friday, June 20, 2025, an 84-year-old man in Reinhardshausen experienced an unpleasant incident that attracted the attention of the police. How news.de According to reports, the senior had his cash stolen around 8:40 a.m. while he was talking to an unknown couple.

The elderly gentleman was walking with his walker when he was suddenly approached by a couple. During the conversation, the two gave him a surprise hug, which distracted the senior. After this brief interaction, he discovered that his wallet, which was in the inside pocket of his jacket, was missing. There was double-digit cash in the wallet. Police investigators are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the unknown couple.

Description of the couple

• Mann: etwa 40 Jahre alt, ca. 170 cm groß, normale Statur, dunkle Haare und Kinnbart, trug eine graue Jacke.
• Frau: etwa 160 cm groß, schlank, mit dunklen, kurzen Haaren.

The Bad Wildungen police are accepting tips on 05621/70900.

Protection for seniors

Such incidents are not common, even though older people are statistically less likely to become victims of crime than younger people. However, many seniors feel unsafe, especially in certain situations or at late hours. To counteract this uncertainty, the police are trying to promote prevention for senior citizens. The support offers are diverse and concern, among other things, safety in the home and in public spaces. Information on this can be obtained, among other things, through cooperation with volunteer senior advisors who have been active since 2008, such as on polizei.nrw described).

The Aachen police regularly hold information events to educate older people about topics such as theft, fraud and road safety. The consultations are free of charge and are intended to help strengthen the seniors’ sense of security.

Important contact points

If you need more information or have any questions, you can reach the following Aachen police contact points:

• RBr Norbert Jansen: Telefon 0241 9577-34432, E-Mail: Norbert.Jansen[at]polizei.nrw.de
• KHK Heiner Schürmann: Telefon 0241 9577-34430, E-Mail: Heinrichleonhard.schuermann[at]polizei.nrw.de

The aim of these initiatives is to ensure a safe and carefree everyday life for seniors. It is vital that older people feel safe and know how to protect themselves. Further information on crime statistics and issues relating to the safety of older people can also be found on the website Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth be found.