Swindlers Snatch Money from Coins Collection
In the quiet neighbourhood of OT Rüningen, Braunschweig, an unusual incident occurred on August 19, 2025, at 12:00h. An 89-year-old resident received an unexpected visit from an unknown man who claimed to have found her purse but was unable to find her at home.
While the senior and the unknown man were in the kitchen, a second suspect, also unidentified, took advantage of the situation to steal a valuable coin collection from the bedroom. The senior became suspicious and the unknown man fled the apartment, leaving the second suspect behind.
The crime scene has been secured by the Criminal Police, and investigations have been initiated following the incident. The damage caused by the incident amounts to a three-digit sum, although the exact amount has not been specified.
The Braunschweig Police Press Office can be contacted at 0531/476-3032, -3033, and -3034, or emails can be sent to [email protected]. No further details about the identity of the suspects are provided in this update.
The incident remains under investigation by the Criminal Police. The official website of the Braunschweig Police is www.polizei-braunschweig.de. No information about the recovery of the stolen items is provided in this update.
The Braunschweig community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the local authorities. The Police will continue to work diligently to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in this break-in.
