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Fraudulent police officers steal thousands of euros in Leipzig-Gohlis!
In the Gohlis-Süd district of Leipzig, there were cases of fraud involving fake police officers who stole cash and jewelry from an 89-year-old woman. Find out more about the incident and the police warnings.
Fraudulent police officers steal thousands of euros in Leipzig-Gohlis!
A serious incident occurred in Leipzig-Gohlis-Süd on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025. Two unknown perpetrators posed as police officers and robbed an 89-year-old woman of several thousand euros in cash and jewelry. The fraudsters' scam was simple but effective. They informed the victim about alleged break-ins in the neighborhood in order to gain their trust and get them to hand over their valuables.
At the time of the crime, around 11:30 a.m., the perpetrators left the victim's apartment with loot that included several thousand euros in cash and jewelry. This incident sheds worrying light on the security situation in the region. The police have already launched investigations into fraud and official presumption in order to catch the perpetrators as quickly as possible. The commissioners emphasize that real police officers generally do not show up unannounced and never ask for cash or valuable items.
Educating citizens
The police advise citizens to be careful: If in doubt, people who claim to be police officers should not be allowed into their homes. If in doubt, it is advisable to check with the local police station. These safety instructions are particularly important to protect older people, who are often the targets of such scams. Many people don't know that the police don't just knock on the door to ask for cash.
A police spokesman explained that the scam of impersonating law enforcement occurs again and again. “We would like to sensitize the population, especially older people, and remind them to be vigilant,” said the police spokesman. The incident in Leipzig-Gohlis-Süd has alarmed many residents due to its audacity and will certainly lead to greater sensitivity towards such attempted fraud.
The investigation is ongoing and the police are asking the public for help. Anyone with information about the perpetrators is asked to come forward. Security in your own home begins with the right information and the necessary distrust of strangers, especially if they pose as officials. Those interested can find further details about the incident and safety information in the reports from Blick and Blaulicht-Ticker.