The Ogulin Police Station is investigating a theft that occurred on July 17, which the victim only reported yesterday. Police are warning citizens to be cautious and offering concrete advice on how to protect themselves from such scams.
Police in Ogulin are investigating the theft of money from the home of a 63-year-old woman. According to her report, filed on August 9, two unknown individuals posed as Elektra employees to gain her trust.
The incident occurred on July 17, 2026, in the Ogulin area. Two individuals arrived at the woman's home, and one of them took advantage of a moment when she was distracted, entered the house, and stole money. The victim noticed the theft later and reported it to the Ogulin Police Station. Due to the ongoing investigation, police have not disclosed the exact amount stolen.
In light of this incident, police have once again appealed to citizens to be cautious. They emphasize that perpetrators may use various disguises, posing as officials, delivery personnel, bill collectors, members of religious groups, medical staff, or salespeople. Their goal is to exploit people's trust and carelessness to defraud them or steal their money and valuables.
To help citizens protect themselves, police advise the following:
Police advise special caution when it comes to elderly people, who are often targets of such scams and thefts. They urge citizens to warn elderly family members and neighbors about these situations. If you are nonetheless deceived or robbed, report the incident to the police immediately. Try to remember as many details as possible about the perpetrators, their appearance, and the vehicle they used, and do not touch anything until the police arrive.
