Senior victim of an apartment fraud - police are looking for witnesses
Senior victim of an apartment fraud - police are looking for witnesses
The security situation for older people in Hagen
Published: Wednesday, 07/31/2024 07:48
burglary in privacy
On Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2024, an 88-year-old experienced a shocking incident in the Hagen University district. A previously unknown perpetrator gained access to her apartment on Haldener Strasse under an excuse. He had pretended to be a water technician and let himself be entered into the home of the elderly woman.
The incident in detail
The man rang at the woman's apartment door at 4:00 p.m. and explained that he had to check the water pipes. While the senior citizen came up and let the water run in the bathroom, the perpetrator took the opportunity to look for valuables in the apartment. After a few minutes he left the apartment. Only later did the woman find that both jewelry and a three -digit cash amount had been stolen.
profile of the perpetrator and investigation
- Age: 30 to 35 years
- Size: between 165 cm and 170 cm
- Appearance: Eastern European appearance, short brown hair
- clothing: completely dressed in white
The Hagen criminal police immediately took investigations and asks the population for clues. Witnesses are asked to report on 02331-986 2066.
The social psychological dimension
This incident is not just an isolated theft; He stands for a growing security problem with which many older people are confronted in urban areas. The susceptibility of older people for such crimes raises questions about their security and the need for prevention measures. It is important that relatives and communities are committed to the protection of older people by informing them about security precautions and encouraging them to be skeptical about unexpected visitors.
protection and prevention
The police have already organized programs and information events in the past to help older people better protect themselves in such situations. Tactics such as installing door spies or setting up emergency contact persons can make a decisive contribution to preventing similar incidents in the future. The awareness of such topics is essential to strengthen the trust of the older people in the safety of their living environment.
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The incident in the university district reveals how endangered elderly people can be in their own home. It is a collective responsibility of the police, communities and families to ensure that seniors feel safe and protected. The challenge remains that prevention and formation are the key to preventing further criminal acts.
Please ask:
police Hagen press office Telephone: 02331 986 15 E-Mail: pressestelle.hagen@Polizei.nrw.de
- Nag