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Trick theft in a parking lot: senior citizen cheated out of hundreds of euros!
In Heppenheim, a 66-year-old man was the victim of a trick theft in a parking lot; the police are looking for witnesses.
Trick theft in a parking lot: senior citizen cheated out of hundreds of euros!
On October 30, 2025, a 66-year-old man was the victim of a trick theft in a parking lot on Parkhofstrasse in Heppenheim. While he was there, an unknown perpetrator approached him and asked for a change of coins. The man cleverly distracted the victim and stole several hundred euros and a lottery ticket. It was only later that the senior noticed the loss, which gave him an uneasy feeling.
The perpetrator can be described as follows: He is around 55 to 60 years old, around 175 cm tall and has dark blonde hair. His face is round and strong, as is his stature. At the time of the incident he was wearing a dark blue jacket and jeans and spoke German with an Eastern European accent. After the crime, the man disappeared in an unknown direction.
Warning about tricksters
The Heppenheim police have already started a search for witnesses and are asking for information about the identity of the perpetrator. Anyone interested can contact the criminal police on 06252/706-0. They warn urgently against such incidents, which particularly often affect older people. Tricksters cleverly exploit their victims' willingness to help, which is particularly evident in the most common methods such as changing coins.
Tricksters are a form of theft in which the victim is distracted by deception, resulting in the thief making his prey unnoticed. This method is often supported by the perpetrator's friendly and helpful conversation. Examples of common tricks are: Water glass trick or that Grandchildren trick, in which perpetrators pose as relatives.
This is how you protect yourself
The police advise you to take precautions: Do not let strangers into the house and only open doors if you are sure who you are dealing with. Be sure to keep valuables safe and be especially careful in crowds. You should also be more attentive if someone comes to you with unexpected questions.
It remains to be hoped that the perpetrator will be caught quickly and future victims can be protected from similar incidents. After all, there are numerous ways to protect yourself from such tricky thieves. Home contents insurance usually does not provide protection in such cases, unless it is a robbery.
In summary, it is important to remain vigilant and not be distracted by charming conversations from third parties. The police provide recommendations that should be kept in mind to ensure safety in one's surroundings.