Caution: Fraudsters camouflage themselves as craftsmen in Kleve!

Caution: Fraudsters camouflage themselves as craftsmen in Kleve!

Kleve, Deutschland - in Kleve, a brazen fraud occurred on Friday, October 18, 2024, in which a 66-year-old man became the victim of two false craftsmen. The perpetrators rang his door and pretended to have to check the smoke detectors. While a man in the living room talked to the older gentleman, a woman searched the bedroom. After her secret appearance, the 66-year-old discovered that a small wooden box with cash had disappeared from his apartment.

The police describe the main perpetrator as about 190-195 cm, with a European appearance, a dark tumor and work clothes. The accomplice also had a similar appearance and was about 165-175 cm in size. The police urgently warns against leaving strangers into their own apartment and recommends always checking carefully who is at the door. In addition, citizens should be sensitized to themselves and their neighbors and immediately report suspicious people to the police. There are more details about this incident here .