POL-LM: +++ Con Artist Robs Woman +++ Break-in at Medical Practice +++ Drunk Disruptor Arrested +++ Fleeing After Accident Under Influence of Alcohol +++ Wooden Hut Burns
A series of crimes and incidents unfolded across the region over the weekend. In Kirberg, an elderly woman fell victim to a brazen con artist, while Weilburg saw both a burglary and a hit-and-run crash. Meanwhile, a fire near Brechen and a public disturbance in Limburg-Staffel added to the weekend’s troubles.
On Saturday afternoon in Kirberg, an 89-year-old woman was tricked by a con artist. The suspect handed her a notebook, pretending it was for a petition. While she was distracted, he stole cash and other items from her wallet. The thief then escaped in a waiting car with another older man.
A doctor’s office in Weilburg was targeted by burglars over the weekend. Thieves forced open a window and made off with expensive medical equipment. Early Sunday morning, a drunk driver caused a collision in Weilburg and fled the scene. Police later arrested him and discovered his blood alcohol level was over 0.2%. He also had narcotics in his possession. The man was so intoxicated that he could not tell officers where he lived. He was placed in a holding cell to sober up. That same morning, a heavily drunk man was arrested in Limburg-Staffel for causing a disturbance. His exact actions remain unclear, but authorities took him into custody. On Sunday evening, a wooden hut near Brechen caught fire. Investigators suspect accidental arson as the cause. The damage is estimated at around €1,000.
The weekend saw multiple arrests and ongoing investigations. Police are still searching for the con artist who targeted the elderly woman in Kirberg. Meanwhile, the drunk driver faces charges for leaving the scene of an accident and drug possession. The fire near Brechen remains under review, with no further details released.
