Trickster Targets Elderly Woman in Schneverdingen, Stealing Jewelry

On December 27, 2025, an 89-year-old woman in Schneverdingen was deceived by a thief posing as a handyman. The suspect gained entry to the elderly woman's apartment on Eichendorffstraße by pretending to perform maintenance work. Once inside, he distracted her under false pretenses and stole her jewelry.

The Heidekreis police are investigating the case and have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to identifying the perpetrator. Those with tips are encouraged to contact the Schneverdingen police at (05193) 982500.

This incident highlights a troubling trend of thefts targeting vulnerable elderly individuals through deception. It raises concerns about the safety of senior citizens in their own homes and the need for community vigilance.

While a separate, unrelated theft occurred recently in Inzlingen where ten designer lamps worth approximately €150,000 were stolen from a church, the Schneverdingen case specifically underscores the issue of trick thefts on elderly residents, which police actively seek to prevent and solve.

The police continue their investigation and urge citizens to be cautious about unknown visitors who claim to offer services in private homes, especially those targeting the elderly who may be more trusting or unaware of such tactics.