Volksfest of the pickpockets: Seniors in the sights of the crooks!

Volksfest of the pickpockets: Seniors in the sights of the crooks!

Kuhbornstraße, Menden, Deutschland - Unknown perpetrators broke up a Renault Master on Kuhbornstrasse between Saturday and Monday and stole valuable tools from the Makita brand. The incident shows how brazen thieves act in the region.

At the same time, a 75-year-old woman was robbed in a discounter on Mendener Strasse. As she gave up deposit bottles, her wallet was stolen from her handbag. When visiting a cash register, she found the loss. The police warned of persistent pickpockets, especially in shops with high customer volumes. Security measures were taken and the senior's bank card was blocked.