Home robbery - Zuiddijk in Hellevoetsluis
A 95-year-old man was robbed in his home at Zuiddijk in Hellevoetsluis on 1 November. We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the event, has information, or possesses any images!
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The elderly occupant of a house at Zuiddijk in Hellevoetsluis was injured during a home robbery on the evening of Wednesday. Two robbers broke into the 95-year-old man's home at around 7 p.m. The perpetrators grabbed him by the throat, resulting in his admission to hospital with breathing problems. The perpetrators left with cash, a watch, a gold ring, and a wallet.
Foreign language
Both men are believed to have a light complexion, are about 1.75 metres (5’ 7) tall and looked athletic.. According to the victim, they were speaking a foreign language. Both were wearing dark caps. The occupant did not hear the sound of any vehicle, so the perpetrators may have arrived and fled on foot.
Holiday parks
The victim resides on the outskirts of Hellevoetsluis in an area featuring many holiday parks. In addition to holidayers, these parks also house many work migrants and Ukrainian refugees. The police would like to talk to anyone who might have information about this robbery and have therefore issued calls for witnesses in various languages.
Before the robbery
One witness saw two persons close to the drive to the victim's house that evening at around 5 p.m. These might have been the perpetrators, scouting the situation before returning later that evening to commit the robbery.
Contact us
Did you see the robbers? Do you know who they are? Do you possess any other information that could help us with our investigation? If so, please call the police on 0800 - 6070, make an anonymous Meld Misdaad Anoniem report by calling 0800 - 7000, or give us your tip online by completing the form on this page.
