The purchase of a wig in a carnival shop is important evidence for the judiciary in the investigation into a home robbery in Kerkrade, which took place on December 3. One of the robbers was wearing that wig.
Three suspects were arrested on January 25. Of them, Jair C. (51) and Chibo S. (44) are still in custody.
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fake hair
Camera images show that three men enter the house on Elbereveldstraat. One of them is wearing a wig. According to the judiciary, that is Chibo. His lawyer Arthur Vonken says he has not yet received the images. “My client is also a denying suspect, so as far as I’m concerned it is not certain that he can be seen in those images.”
Woman released
Justice found out where the wig in question was bought and ended up at Karnevalswierts in Heerlen. There it turned out that a woman had bought the wig. This woman was also arrested on January 25, on suspicion of involvement in the robbery. After all, she would have known about the plans. A spokesperson for justice says that the woman has now been released.
loot missed
Justice is still looking for a fourth suspect. His identity would be known to investigative services, although the judiciary does not want to confirm this. It is about a man who, like Chibo and Jair, would have been in the house. Jair is seen as the mastermind behind the operation. His lawyer Serge Weening declined to respond to questions about the case.
It was no coincidence that this house was selected for a robbery. The resident had a cash amount of approximately 40,000 euros in the house. However, that amount was not stolen. The robbers left with two watches and an amount of approximately 400 euros. Incidentally, the victim was able to declare his fortune to the police and there is no question of criminal money.
Other scenario
The 63-year-old victim had a visit from an acquaintance during the robbery. The police took into account a scenario in which that knowledge was part of the robbers’ plan. However, that scenario seems off the table. “My client is a victim,” says his lawyer Wesley Houben. “Any other thought is slanderous.”