Hartmannsdorf/Jena, May 28, 2026. A 90-year-old senior citizen surprised an uninvited guest in her apartment on Wednesday morning, who was brazenly preparing coffee in her kitchen. The unknown perpetrator subsequently escaped with approximately 200 euros in cash from the woman’s wallet.
- Crime Scene: Hartmannsdorf (Saale-Holzland-Kreis)
- Time of Incident: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in the morning
- Incident: Burglary via washhouse and balcony, theft of approx. 200 euros in cash
- Special Circumstance: Perpetrator brewed coffee in the victim’s kitchen before being discovered
- Witness Appeal: Information is being accepted by the responsible Landespolizeiinspektion
Brazen Incident in Hartmannsdorf
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday in Hartmannsdorf, located near Jena. According to police reports, the currently unknown burglar first gained unnoticed access to the 90-year-old resident’s apartment via an unlocked washhouse and the adjacent balcony.
Once inside the apartment, the perpetrator displayed remarkable audacity: instead of immediately searching for valuables, he used the senior’s kitchen to first prepare a fresh coffee. The elderly lady eventually noticed the stranger in her kitchen while he was busy making coffee. Shortly thereafter, the unknown individual fled. Only after his disappearance did the senior citizen discover that her wallet had been searched – approximately 200 euros in cash were missing.
Police Description of the Perpetrator
The police are searching for the escaped man. The victim was able to describe the perpetrator as follows:
- Age: approx. 20 years old
- Build: very slim
🛡️ Burglary Prevention: Securing Side Entrances
Many burglaries and thefts do not occur by prying open heavy front doors, but rather via supposedly secure side entrances. The police strongly advise observing the following security measures in everyday life:
- Always lock doors: Side entrances such as washhouses, cellars, garages, or garden gates should always be locked, even during short absences.
- Secure ground-floor balconies: Climbing aids such as trash cans, trellises, or garden furniture should not be placed directly under balconies.
- Keep windows closed: Tilted windows are like open windows to experienced burglars.
- Vigilance in residential areas: Pay attention to strangers or vehicles in the neighborhood and do not hesitate to report suspicious observations to the police immediately.
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Senior citizen surprises burglar in the kitchen
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