Elderly residents in Gladbeck befallen by deceivers: two instances in quick succession reported

The city of Gladbeck has experienced two recent cases of elderly residents being victimized by fraudsters posing as police officers or handymen. In one incident on Tuesday morning, an elderly man from Gladbeck was scammed out of his cash, while an elderly woman had jewelry stolen after letting a stranger, claiming to be a handyman, into her apartment on Wednesday morning.

The Police Headquarters Recklinghausen is committed to protecting citizens from fraud and scams and has provided prevention tips to help residents avoid falling victim to these criminals. The tips, originally transmitted via news aktuell, can be found on the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen's website and news platforms.

According to the tips, residents should be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. The tips also provide guidance on how to verify the identity of police officers and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. For example, police officers will never ask for cash or valuable items, and residents should always ask for identification and contact the police station to confirm the officer's identity.

The suspect in the Gladbeck case on Wednesday morning was described as approximately 30 years old, not particularly tall, dressed in dark clothing with a hood, wearing jeans. The alleged handyman in the earlier case was described as approximately 40 to 50 years old, about 1.60m to 1.70m tall, overweight, with short (curly) black hair, wearing a blue faded jacket (anorak) and speaking broken German.

The Police Headquarters Recklinghausen is urging the public to share these prevention tips with others and has asked for information and is requesting that anyone who has seen suspicious persons or vehicles contact them at 0800/2361 111. The name or identity of the suspect involved in the alleged theft forgery on Wednesday morning in the Rosenhügel district of Gladbeck is not publicly disclosed.

Another fraud case occurred in the Rosenhügel district on Wednesday morning, and the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen encourages the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to them. The police are determined to apprehend the culprits and protect the citizens of Gladbeck and Recklinghausen from fraud and scams.

For media inquiries, contact the Press Office of Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, Annette Achenbach at 02361 55 1033 or [email protected]. The Police Headquarters Recklinghausen asks the public to stay informed and follow the prevention tips to ensure their safety and the safety of their loved ones.