Tuesday · 10 November 2026

Robbery of an Elderly Woman in Pazardzhik Revealed by Police in Velingrad

Robbery of an Elderly Woman in Pazardzhik Revealed by Police in Velingrad

A crime against an elderly woman in Velingrad has been uncovered by officers from the Regional Directorate of the Police in the resort town. The incident occurred last Saturday at the home of a 77-year-old resident of Velingrad. An unknown person entered the summer kitchen, physically assaulted the pensioner, and stole €300.

Following tracks leading to the perpetrator, the police conducted lengthy investigative actions and identified the offender as a 23-year-old local resident of the Velingrad neighborhood “Anezitsa.” He was found in another region and will be brought to arrest at the Velingrad Police Department.

A pre-trial proceedings have been initiated in connection with the case under the supervision of the Pazardzhik District Prosecutor's Office. Our cyber-intelligence staff working in the police continue to work on the documentation and clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the attack and the manner in which the crime was committed.

Source: Telenews

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