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With an unscrupulous scam, a stranger in Pörtschach stole several hundred euros.

At around 5.18 p.m. on Friday, a supposedly deaf man begged for donations in a store in Pörtschach. When a woman (62) actually wanted to help him with money, he ripped her off. "After receiving a donation, he hugged a 62-year-old woman and stole several hundred euros from her wallet while she was distracted," the police said.

The perpetrator made off in the direction of Velden. According to personal descriptions, he was about 30 years old, had a southern appearance and was dressed in blue jeans and a dark sweater. A manhunt has so far been unsuccessful.