87-year-old in Waltrop attacked Nikolaus-Hützen robbers!

87-year-old in Waltrop attacked Nikolaus-Hützen robbers!

A shocking attack shook the tranquil city of Waltrop on Tuesday. An 87-year-old senior citizen was victim of a brazen raid on the broad day in the protection of her own car on the Raiffeisenplatz. The unscrupulous perpetrator suddenly climbed to the passenger seat and threatened the defenseless woman with a knife. As Local Compass and wise money from the frightened senior citizen before flipping her handbag.

The audacity of the crime was all the greater because the perpetrator did not act alone: ​​a woman with a striking Santa Claus hat accompanied him. This head cover was probably noticed by the elderly before the couple met her on Isbruchstrasse for the first time. Around 12:45 p.m. there was finally an attack, as well as Radio " Vest reported. Anyone who followed the witness of the terrible scenery full of terror learns that the strong senior citizen then called for help. But the perpetrator escaped undetected with her handbag towards the city center.

police on witness hunting

Immediately after the crime, the police initiated a large -scale search for the unknown and his companion. The man sought is small, has black hair, dark eyes and wore black clothes at the time of the robbery. Details about the woman are rare - in addition to her striking Santa Claus hat, there are no more detailed descriptions, which could make the perpetrator's captivation difficult. The investigators hope for additional testimony, since the couple would have to stand out in the city center at the scene despite the hustleous Christmas preparation.

a nightmare for the senior citizen

The sneaky attack on the elderly lady in her supposedly safe car is deeply shaken by the local community. Even if the perpetrators are still at large, the police assured that everything is in their power to do the culprits. Citizens are invited to send possible information to the law enforcement team on 0800/2361 111. It is also reported that this was not the only incident of this kind in the surrounding area, since a case of a slump was recently recorded by a senior citizen in dates. There is hope that such crimes will soon be a thing of the past.