The suspect rang the doorbell of the woman claiming to be a police officer with important news. The woman opened the door. The suspect then showed a firearm and forced the woman to hand over her valuables. Afterwards, the suspect fled. Fortunately, the woman was not injured but understandably very shocked by the incident.
The police are investigating the incident. Officers are securing available camera footage and speaking with neighbors. If you have any information about the incident, saw or heard something and have not yet shared it with the police, please do so via the contact options below.
Is it a fake officer, or is it okay? Check via 112!
The police will never ask you to hand over your valuables, bank card/PIN code, or important personal documents as a precaution. If you do not trust it, call 112!
The police want you to know that you should not feel ashamed if you are a victim of a fake officer. The criminals operate very cleverly, so this can happen to anyone.
Police Force
Source published: 24 January 26
80-year-old woman robbed in her home by fake police officer
Gebied: Piershil
On Friday evening, January 23, between 9:45 PM and 10:15 PM, an 80-year-old woman was robbed in her home on Heemlaan in Piershil. No suspect has been arrested yet. The police are investigating and welcome tips from neighbors.
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