Fake police officer in Bünde: Police are looking for witnesses and clues!

Fake police officer in Bünde: Police are looking for witnesses and clues!

In Bünde in the Herford district, a fraudster is up to mischief who appears to be a police officer and specifically targets older people. On August 4, 2024, she took advantage of her victims' trust to steal valuable items. The police have now published a photo of the suspect in order to obtain information from the public. Westfalen-Blatt reports that the woman is between 35 and 40 years old and has a striking appearance.

The fraudster, who is between 1.75 and 1.80 meters tall, slim and neatly dressed, had an older woman show her jewelry and cash. She claimed that she had to photograph these items for a police matter. In an unguarded moment, she grabbed the items and escaped through the front door. The injured party felt betrayed and alerted the police, who are now looking for the perpetrator.

Description of the suspects

The woman you are looking for has special characteristics that could help identify her. The police describe them like this:

• Alter: 35 bis 40 Jahre
• Größe: 1,75 bis 1,80 Meter
• Figur: athletisch, auffallend schlank
• Haare: schwarz, zu einem Dutt gesteckt
• Augenfarbe: braun
• Bekleidung: schwarzes Oberteil (vermutlich ein Jackett), schwarze Bluse und schwarze Hose

The Herford police are asking the public for help and have set up a clear telephone number for information: 05221/8880. Information can also be sent by email poststelle.herford@polizei.nrw.de be sent. The North Rhine-Westphalia Police website also provides information on other manhunts and current criminal issues.

At a time when such scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, it is important to be particularly vigilant. The police advise you to be suspicious and, if in doubt, to always contact the real police. Don't let supposed authority figures put you under pressure, but protect yourself and your valuables.