On Friday afternoon, 11 October 2024, a pensioner faced an unsettling experience while shopping at a grocery store in Ermelo, falling victim to a robbery scheme that left her without her belongings. The incident began when she was approached by an unknown woman promising a generous discount on her purchases. Under the guise of helping her save money, the suspect managed to lure her outside the store, where she was convinced to hand over her belongings outside the shop in the centre's parking lot. By the time she realised what had happened, the suspect had already left the area.