Tricksters in Backnang and Winnenden: Hundreds of euros stolen!

Tricksters in Backnang and Winnenden: Hundreds of euros stolen!

In Backnang and Winnenden, two towns in the Rems-Murr district, two cases of trick theft were registered last Saturday. The perpetrators cleverly took advantage of the helpfulness of unsuspecting passers-by to steal several hundred euros. The police authorities are alerted and are asking witnesses to come forward.

In Backnang, an unknown man spoke to an older couple at the entrance to the underground car park on Im Biegel Street. The perpetrator asked for a change of two euros. While the 81-year-old woman was looking for change in her wallet, the man cleverly reached in and stole several hundred euros. The perpetrator is described as around 50 years old, 1.70 meters tall, strong, with a round face, black hair, a mustache and gapped teeth. He wore beige pants and a light-colored T-shirt, which underlined his conspicuousness. Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports on these incidents and states that similar ones occurred in both Backnang and Winnenden methods were used.

The victim in Winnenden

On the same day, an 85-year-old man was approached on Kanalstrasse in Winnenden around 11:30 a.m. In this case too, a man asked for a change of two euros. While the elderly man was looking for change, the perpetrator was able to steal several hundred euros from the back compartment of his wallet without being noticed. The police suspect that other passers-by may also have been approached by the perpetrators and are asking them to contact the relevant police station.

The current situation is particularly alarming as such trick thefts appear to be increasing in the region. The police in Winnenden also recently reported another incident in which a thief stole product-like items worth over 1,000 euros from a drugstore on Adlerplatz. The incident was invented by a 20-year-old man who fled towards Marktstrasse when leaving the market. Witnesses are asked to call 07195 6940 to provide information that could lead to the case being solved. This shows that the region is not only affected by trick thefts, but also by other criminal activities. Press portal.

Call for vigilance

The police in the region point out that there has been an increase in trick thefts recently. This demands not only the attention of officials, but also the awareness of citizens. In the cases in Backnang and Winnenden, it is crucial that people remain vigilant and do not allow themselves to be excluded by their willingness to help, which could be exploited by criminals.

Investigations are underway and police are appealing for anyone who may have observed or witnessed a similar incident to come forward immediately. Your commitment can make a decisive contribution to preventing such criminal acts in the future and increasing security in cities.