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Stolen False Heater from Elderly Resident in Bergheim - Witnesses Sought for Investigation

Elderly Resident from Duisburg Contacts Police on Tuesday Evening (May 13, 17:20) - Duisburg Incident Report

Stolen heater in false pretense from elderly resident in Bergheim. Seeking witnesses for...
Stolen heater in false pretense from elderly resident in Bergheim. Seeking witnesses for investigation.

Stolen False Heater from Elderly Resident in Bergheim - Witnesses Sought for Investigation

In the heart of Duisburg, Germany, an 87-year-old resident fell victim to a theft on Tuesday evening, May 13, at approximately 17:20, in Trompeter Straße. The incident took place at a residential location, according to the Duisburg Police Department.

The suspect, described as a man approximately 25 years old, was seen wearing a white T-shirt, a sleeveless vest, short black pants, and a beret. The police are urgently seeking information about this unknown individual.

The investigation reveals that the suspect posed as a heating inspector before the theft. He reportedly asked the elderly man to fill out a document, which may have been a ruse to distract him while the wallet was stolen.

The Duisburg Police Department is taking the matter seriously and has assigned the Criminal Investigation Unit 32 to handle the case. Witnesses with any information regarding the suspect are encouraged to come forward and contact the police at 0203 2800. Alternatively, emails can be sent to [email protected], and fax inquiries can be made to 0203 280 1049.

Outside of office hours, inquiries can still be made by calling the same number, 0203 2800. For more specific inquiries, the press office for the Police Duisburg can be reached at 0203 280 -1041, -1045, -1046, -1047.

The Duisburg Police Department urges the public to stay vigilant and reports any suspicious activities to the authorities. For general updates, visit the official website for the Police Duisburg at https://duisburg.polizei.nrw.

The police department in Duisburg is committed to solving this case and bringing the perpetrator to justice. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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