Home-jacking in canton Vaud

Police are calling for witnesses after a home-jacking in Moudon in Canton Vaud.

The perpetrator knocked on a woman’s door around 9am on Monday this week, posing as a caregiver. After the woman let him into her apartment, he threatened her with a knife and burgled her home, stealing valuables - including gold jewellery, before fleeing. 

The victim said that the perpetrator wore a surgical mask and sunglasses when at the door, but switched to a balaclava once inside. 

Police are calling for witnesses. He’s described as male, 180cm tall, dark-skin with a beard and did not speak French well. 

Although he was wearing all black, he fled with a small yellow suitcase containing valuables. 

Vaud police ask for anyone with any information to contact them on 021 343 15 10 or visit the nearest police station.

 


 

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