As Technicians Posed: Viennese Couple Became Victims of Trick Thieves
According to the 78-year-old man, on March 28, an unknown person rang the apartment door and introduced himself as an employee of a mold remediation company. Under the pretext of needing to set up technical equipment due to an alleged mold infestation in the stairwell, the man gained access to the apartment and had a conversation lasting about ten minutes with the senior in the living room – including a drawn sketch.
Trick thief distracted seniors in Vienna-Favoriten: Valuable jewelry stolen
During the conversation, the apartment door remained open. On April 1, the 70-year-old wife finally noticed the absence of her jewelry box in the bedroom. The police assume that a second perpetrator entered the apartment in the meantime and stole valuables unnoticed. The perpetrator or perpetrators were able to flee.
The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation. Information about suspicious persons or observations in the vicinity of Van-der-Nüll-Gasse is being received at the phone number 01-31310. The police again advise caution with unknown persons at the apartment door in this context.
"Never let strangers into your apartment or house," recommended the police crime prevention. "Always ask to see an ID card - even from officers in uniform. A firm 'No' and a decisive turning away of uninvited visitors can also prevent a crime," it was emphasized.
(APA/Red)
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