Romanians charged with tricking elderly out of jewelry and cash

Police in Funen, Denmark, have arrested three Romanian citizens suspected of a series of elaborate trick thefts targeting elderly individuals. The suspects, two women and a man, are accused of exploiting the trust of seniors to steal valuables.

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A extremely brazen and cunning form of crime.

According to police, the modus operandi involved the two women calling at homes, often with open doors, and requesting to use the toilet or fill a water bottle. While one woman engaged the resident, the other would search the house for jewelry and cash. The arrested man is believed to have been involved in driving the suspects.

Fyns Politi described the crime as "extremely brazen and cunning." While emphasizing that the suspects are not considered dangerous and will leave if asked, the police acknowledged the significant distress such intrusions cause. "It naturally creates extreme unease when strangers gain access to the homes of elderly citizens in this manner," stated police commissioner Mads Ludwig.

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We have no suspicion that these criminals are dangerous to citizens. If you ask them to leave, they will.

The arrests followed a spate of ten reports within a short period concerning trick thefts allegedly committed by foreign women. The three individuals are scheduled to appear before a judge at the Odense Court to decide on their pre-trial detention. Police believe the perpetrators are part of a traveling criminal network, maximizing their thefts before leaving the country.

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It naturally creates extreme unease when strangers gain access to the homes of elderly citizens in this manner.