Pensioner from Nuremberg is robbed by a “fake policeman” – jewelry box is stolen 

Created: 02/14/2022, 16:45

A blue light flashes on a police vehicle.

© Daniel Karmann/dpa/symbol image

In Nuremberg, a pensioner was robbed by a "fake policeman".

The man pretended to be an officer and stole the woman's jewelry box. 

Nuremberg – On Friday (February 11), a pensioner from Nuremberg* was the victim of a very lousy scam.

As the police headquarters in Central Franconia announced, an alleged police officer gained access to the 81-year-old's apartment on Siebmacherstrasse.

At around 1:15 p.m., the woman's doorbell rang and a man introduced himself as a police officer.

He explained to the elderly woman that there were allegedly some crooks in her apartment and that he now wanted to get an idea of ​​the situation. 

Nuremberg: jewelry box stolen 

The unsuspecting woman then let the scammer into her apartment.

He immediately asked the pensioner for jewelry and cash.

When he discovered a jewelry box in the bedroom, he quickly grabbed it and fled the house with the loot.

The 81-year-old had no chance to stop the thief.

According to the police, the jewelery is worth several thousand euros. 

Nuremberg: witness call started 

Now the Nuremberg Criminal Investigation Department has launched an appeal for witnesses to put a stop to the “fake police officers” as quickly as possible.

The perpetrator is about 1.80 meters tall and slim.

He was dressed in dark clothes and wore a white face mask.

He also had a black writing case with him. 

Potential witnesses should contact the permanent criminal service on (0911) 21 12 33 33.

*