Latest news Fake roofers steal jewelry and money in Beringen SH

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26.7.2024 - 11:53

The Schaffhausen police are warning against fake roofers. They stole from a 93-year-old homeowner in Beringen on Thursday. (symbolic picture)
The Schaffhausen police are warning against fake roofers. They stole from a 93-year-old homeowner in Beringen on Thursday. (symbolic picture)
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Two fake roofers stole from a 93-year-old woman in Beringen SH. They claimed to want to check the roof inside, but stole cash and jewelry.

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The owner of the detached house granted the men access to the house on Thursday afternoon, as the Schaffhausen police reported on Friday. After the men found that everything was in order and left the house, the woman noticed the theft.

An incident involving alleged roofers had already occurred in the area on Wednesday, according to the Schaffhausen police. However, nothing was stolen. The police warn against letting strangers into the house.