Pezinok residents threatened by fraudsters; police seek help with identification

Unknown perpetrators deceived a woman in Pezinok out of 11,000 euros. Investigators have released video footage of a man they wish to question.

Pezinok residents threatened by fraudsters; police seek help with identification

Pezinok residents threatened by fraudsters; police seek help with identification

Detectives from the Bratislava region have released footage online of a man they would like to question. The investigation concerns financial fraud in which an elderly victim lost 11,000 euros.

The perpetrators contacted the woman by telephone and presented her with an offer to grow her savings. The victim subsequently handed over cash on Cajlanska Street in Pezinok. The entire matter is being investigated as a crime committed by multiple persons.

The footage was released by investigators on social media in the hope that the public would help identify the person captured on camera. Any tip, even partial information, could help clarify the entire matter.

Information can be provided on line 158, in person at any police station, or via message on social media.

Source: Topky.sk

Source: Google News SK — Crime (sk)

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