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Source published: 6 March 2025

Identity of Young ATM Thief Known

Gebied: Utrecht

An 87-year-old woman was scammed on November 15. Unfortunately, she trusted the fake bank employee and lost hundreds of euros. The ATM thief is known to be a 14-year-old boy from Amsterdam.

Last Tuesday, March 4, the ATM thief was shown in the national investigation program Opsporing Verzocht. Thanks to the broadcast, four tips were received. The identity of the suspect is known to the police; it is a 14-year-old boy from Amsterdam. The detectives will continue the investigation. 

The police request that all images of the suspect be taken offline.

Case Description

On Friday, November 15, the victim received a call around 5:00 PM. There were supposed suspects in her street and money had been transferred. The woman was told to put her bank card with her PIN into an envelope, seal it, and then hand the envelope to the courier. She was told not to worry, as her daughter had already been informed. Unfortunately, this was a scam. The police or any other entity, such as a bank, never comes to pick up your (personal) belongings.

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Source last updated: 6 March 2025
Published on Openrijk: 6 March 2025
Source: Politie