On a Tuesday afternoon in Dorfen, a 95-year-old woman fell victim to a bold pickpocket while shopping at a local Netto store. The thief stole her wallet from her jacket pocket, which contained her debit card. Shortly after the theft, the perpetrator tried to use the card to withdraw a small amount of cash from an ATM, but was unsuccessful due to not knowing the PIN.

The local police have issued a warning highlighting the importance of not keeping PIN numbers alongside bank cards in the same wallet, as this could lead to more significant financial loss. Had the victim stored her PIN with the card, the thief could have drained her account after stealing her wallet. This incident underscores the vulnerability of elderly individuals to such crimes and emphasizes the community's role in preventing them.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the theft or has any information about the suspect to come forward and contact their office. The police are taking this case seriously and are reminded of the need for vigilance in public spaces to prevent similar incidents, especially against seniors who may be targeted by criminals for their perceived vulnerability.