April 16, 18.15, Theft, Halmstad

Published: Thu 16 Apr 2026 18:17 CEST

Police were alerted to a residence in Halmstad in the afternoon due to a suspected case of elder abuse.

According to the complainant, an elderly relative has called and reported that there were unknown men in the apartment. When these men left, a jewelry box was broken and ransacked.

The patrol goes to the address for information gathering. According to the victim, a man in his 80s, the strangers said they needed help returning something to a neighbor in the house and gained access to the apartment. A report of gross theft has been drawn up.

The approach is recognized from other cases in the region during the spring. The police are warning the elderly to be vigilant and not let unknown people into their homes.

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