Pickpocket duo strikes in Püttlingen: 68-year-old robbed!

Pickpocket duo strikes in Püttlingen: 68-year-old robbed!

On March 16, 2024, a brazen pickpocketing occurred in a shoe store in Püttlingen. At around 11:39 a.m. two perpetrators, a male and a male, stole several debit cards from a 68-year-old woman. The two people were then able to leave the store unnoticed.

After the theft, the perpetrators tried to use the stolen cards to withdraw cash from “VVB” ATMs in the cities of Püttlingen and Völklingen. The police have already taken initial measures. The two suspects were recorded in the shoe store, which could help with identification. The investigators are asking the public for help.

Information to the police

The police station in Lebach has set up a hotline to receive information about the identity of the perpetrators. Anyone who can provide information about the incident is asked to call 06881/5050 or contact any other police station. The investigators rely on the public's support to quickly catch the perpetrators.

The case shows once again how important it is to be vigilant in public spaces and to keep personal items in view at all times. Pickpocketing is often a combination of carelessness and opportunity.

The local population is urged to be vigilant and to contact the police immediately if they see anything suspicious. Such incidents can happen to anyone, but through collective efforts, perpetrators can be held accountable.

The police will keep you informed about the exact circumstances of the crime and further investigations. Close cooperation between police and citizens is essential to increase security in the region.

For further information on this incident, please refer to the reporting by news.de and Lokalo.de.