83-year-old in Leverkusen: Police are looking for witnesses for gold chain robbery

83-year-old in Leverkusen: Police are looking for witnesses for gold chain robbery

The security of older people in Leverkusen in the focus

An incident in Leverkusen has increased concern about the security of older people in public spaces. On Tuesday, an 83-year-old man in the urban area was stolen his gold chain, while on the sidewalk between Europaring and the music school in the direction of the Ostermann furniture store.

attack on a senior

According to the police, the senior was addressed by two perpetrators when he was at Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 41. One perpetrator directed him while the other tore the gold chain off his neck. This unscrupulous tactic shows how important it is to inform older fellow citizens about potential dangers and to encourage them to always be vigilant.

The description of the perpetrator

The police describe the alleged perpetrators as about 30 years old, about 1.70 meters tall and of stable stature. This detailed description could be crucial to obtain information from the population. The police conduct investigations and ask for help to identify the two men. Information can be reported directly on 0221/2290 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de

The importance of security measures

The increase in raids on seniors raises questions about security in Leverkusen. It is important that communities work together to protect older people. Neighborhood guards, information campaigns and the awareness of security issues can help reduce such incidents and create a safe environment for all citizens.

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The incident is an alarm sign for the community that older people are often targets for crimes. It is the responsibility of everyone to pay attention to the safety of our older fellow citizens and to develop strategies in order to strengthen the community against crime. Every indication of such incidents is important so that the search is successful and the weaker in particular in our society is protected.