The wave of crime: trick thieves and car nackers strike!

The wave of crime: trick thieves and car nackers strike!

A wave of thefts and trick frauds have made the citizens of Bad Hersfeld and other parts of the region on alert these days. An incident stands out: On Saturday, May 10, 2025, a Brauner Hyundai IX20 was broken up on the “Alter Kirchweg” street in Bad Hersfeld. The perpetrators hit the disc and stole a handbag from the back seat, which led to property damage of around 200 euros. The police advise not to leave any valuables in the car and always close the windows and to complete the vehicle to avoid similar acts, such as "https://osthessen-news.de/n11776219/diebieb-aus-pfkwenzetzet-entwendet-zigaretten-Automat-zerstoert.hesse news reported.

In addition, the official license plate "Hef - JG 65" by a VW Golf was stolen between Friday evening, May 9, and Saturday afternoon, May 10th in Weiterode. While these acts provide concern, a cigarette machine was also destroyed in Heringen (Werra) on Monday, May 12th. Unknown perpetrators devastated the machine in the street "Am Guten Born" and stole cash and cigarettes in unknown value, which resulted in property damage of around 2,000 euros.

cases of threat and trick theft

Another worrying incident occurred on Friday evening, May 9, when a 55-year-old man in Bad Hersfeld was approached by a stranger and asked to publish his cell phone chat course. The attacker carried an object -like object with him. The suspect is about 20 years old, slim and wore a gray -green bomber jacket and jumping boots.

In addition, there was a trick theft on the same day. Two unknown perpetrators were a scissor grinder and gained a senior citizen's apartment. While one of the perpetrators distracted the lady, the other stole gold jewelry. Both perpetrators were able to flee in a dark van and are described as follows: The first was about 175 cm tall, 40-50 years old, had a strong stature and an Eastern European accent, while the second was between 180 and 185 cm tall, slim and also an Eastern European accent. The police warn older people and sensitize them for this type of fraud.

trick fraud on the agenda

The Berlin police have recently found a significant increase in trick fraud and theft and theft, which are targeted against senior citizens. Unknown perpetrators are often pretended to be supposed craftsmen who want to fix the alleged water damage or contamination of the drinking water. The urgency is emphasized to dispel the residents' suspicion. After access to the apartment, the victims are often involved in discussions, while accomplices are looking for money and valuables by distraction, as it is documented on The police provide clear behaviors to protect themselves: never open the door to strangers, make sure that craftsmen will only be left into the house after prior notice, and in case of doubt they always show identification documents. In the event of suspicion, the police should be informed immediately.

Overall, the figures of the police crime statistics (PKS) show for 2024 that theft crimes still make up a high proportion of the overall crime statistics. According to the publication, over 1.94 million thefts were registered last year, which corresponds to about a third of all crimes. This is a decline compared to previous years, whereby the difference in the numbers perhaps also reflects the effects of technical security and the increasing sensitization of the population, such as the BKA determined.