An advertisement in the newspaper offering to buy furs, typewriters, sewing machines and leather jackets was the undoing of an elderly lady. A man with a child turned up at the agreed appointment. Curious, he asked the 81-year-old about the items. In particular, a safe in the storeroom caught the man's eye. He asked for gold jewelry or other gold pieces. He wanted to buy everything, but not collect the goods until later.
On 01.06.24, one day later, the supposed brother came to collect everything. The 81-year-old thought... However, he didn't even respond to the collection and asked again for gold jewelry. She then opened the safe for him and showed him the designer jewelry inside.
During the conversation, the victim's phone rang twice. She left the room to make the calls and left the perpetrator alone. After the second call, he suddenly disappeared.
However, she only checked the safe yesterday on June 5, 2024 after a call from the first man with the child. He stated that he was unable to come because the van had had an accident on the way. When she opened the safe, she discovered that the jewelry had been lost.
In light of the current situation, the police would like to point out the following:
- Only let strangers into your home if you are absolutely sure that it is safe to do so. you are absolutely certain that they are a serious business person business person, for example on the basis of personal recommendations from friends or acquaintances and presentation of the trade license.
- Ask neighbors, family, friends or acquaintances to do so. This deters offenders.
- In an emergency, dial 110!