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Police Seek Witnesses After Senior's Wallet Stolen in Kassel Discount Store

Police issue a witness appeal with instructions to block stolen cards via 116 116.

Overview

  • The theft occurred around 16:00 on Thursday inside a discounter on Tischbeinstraße in Kassel’s Wehlheiden district.
  • The victim, a very elderly woman using crutches, discovered her wallet missing only at the checkout.
  • The thief removed the wallet from a backpack and took cards, identification documents, and cash.
  • Police report no description of the perpetrator and ask witnesses to call 0561/9100.
  • Authorities advise keeping wallets close to the body and blocking payment cards immediately via the Sperr-Notruf 116 116 because stolen EC cards are often misused.