Authorities apprehended two individuals and are currently on the lookout for a female suspect who allegedly purchased counterfeit jewelry.
In a series of events that took place on Saturday, June 28, a jewelry sale in two different locations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has raised concerns among authorities.
At approximately 5:00 PM in ViktoriastraĂe, Dortmund, a sale of jewelry occurred. The buyer in this transaction remains unknown. According to the police, the individual is described as a slim woman in her mid-50s. It is important to note that the identity of the buyer from a separate sale in ViktoriastraĂe, LĂŒnen, at around 17:00 is also unidentified.
In the Dortmund incident, the driver of the vehicle attempted to flee, running through two intersections with red lights. The driver and the passenger, who are Romanian citizens with no fixed address in Germany, were later arrested during a control conducted by the police due to concerns about potential fraudulent activities. They are 48 and 46 years old, respectively.
During the search of the vehicle, two counterfeit mobile phones and a low two-digit amount of cash from the jewelry sale were seized. The police urge the public to be cautious with street sales and to avoid cash payments to unknown sellers. They also advise against relying on unusually cheap offers and instead encourage buying from trustworthy dealers.
To ensure the authenticity of gold purchases, the police provide the following prevention tips: - Educate yourself about the typical features of real gold. - Conduct an authenticity check. - Only buy from trustworthy dealers. - Be wary of unusual circumstances surrounding the sale.
For more information or questions regarding this incident, journalists are encouraged to contact Polizei Dortmund, Christoph Hugo at 0231/132-1029 or [email protected]. The police are asking the buyer from both sales to contact the Dortmund Criminal Investigation Office at Tel. 0231/132-7441.
It is essential to prioritise safety and due diligence when making purchases, especially in uncertain situations. The police remind the public to stay vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
