Trick theft in Landau: Unknown people escaped with money in the elevator!

Trick theft in Landau: Unknown people escaped with money in the elevator!

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, a trick theft occurred in Landau, in which a resident of an apartment building was brought for her money on Marktstrasse. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. in the elevator of the building when an unknown man asked the woman. According to Rheinpfalz.de the perpetrator claimed to have lost a 20-euro certificate, and presented it to the unsuspecting woman.

The injured party rejected this and then opened her bank pocket to check her own funds. At that moment, the stranger took the opportunity to take the bill money out of his pocket and fled through the stairwell in an unknown direction. The police have started the investigation and is now asking for evidence of witnesses or the perpetrator.

information from the police

The Landau police inspection appeals to possible witnesses to report. Information can be given via the email address pilandau@polpolpro.de or by phone at 06341 287-0. The officials are particularly interested in collecting further information in order to grasp the perpetrator and prevent similar incidents in the future.

trick thefts are not uncommon and require increased vigilance, especially in an urban environment. Often perpetrators work in the team or use psychological tricks to distract and distract their victims.

attentive neighbors asked

The police warn all residents of being particularly attentive and advises to report suspicious people near apartment buildings. The rapid action of the witnesses could be crucial to prevent further crimes and to hold the perpetrator into account.