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Attack on senior citizens: Antique wall clock stolen – police are looking for witnesses!
In Leverkusen-Alkenrath, a perpetrator disguised as an antique dealer attacked an elderly couple with pepper spray and stole a wall clock.
Attack on senior citizens: Antique wall clock stolen – police are looking for witnesses!
There was a shocking robbery of an elderly couple in Leverkusen-Alkenrath on Monday afternoon, October 6th. According to ksta.de, an approximately 40-year-old man visited the 81-year-old and 85-year-old residents in their apartment on Erich-Klausener-Straße, supposedly to buy antiques. Five weeks ago, the perpetrator had already expressed interest in their collectibles, which put him in a position of trust.
But the appearance trough: during the visit, the man used pepper spray and robbed an ancient wall clock of the couple. After he got out of dust with the prey, a accomplice, about 20 years old, waited for him in a dark Mercedes Vito. Both men fled over Julius-Leber-Straße. The police ask for help and seek witnesses who have observed the incident or flight. The perpetrator sought is described as a man with dark curls and a light jacket.
An increasing problem
The background of such raids will not be easier if you look at the general crime situation in Germany. According to Statista there were over 38,000 predatory offenses in 2022, which is a serious increase compared to previous years. Raids on older people who are often perceived as particularly vulnerable are particularly striking.
The robbery in Leverkusen is just another example in a worrying series of crimes that have become more and more common in recent years. In 2022, over 23,500 burglaries were registered in North Rhine-Westphalia, which constitutes over 35% of all cases in Germany. These figures show that security in our cities is becoming an increasingly urgent topic.
Security for seniors
The attack on the couple reminds us how important it is for older people in particular to be well informed and careful. Many organizations offer tips on how to avoid fraud and robberies. It is important to be suspicious when unknown visitors appear at the door and make seemingly interesting offers.
The police advise all citizens to contact the authorities immediately in the event of a suspicious visit. Information on the incident can be found on 0221 229-0 or by email poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de be transmitted. It is important that we make a contribution to security in our neighborhoods together.
The couple remains hopeful that the case will be resolved quickly. Many in the community are shocked and wondering: How could something like this happen in their neighborhood?