A jeweler in Germany shot and killed two wannabe thieves during an attempted heist at his store, authorities said.

The owner and his wife, who are both in their early 70s, were the only ones there Monday at the time of the robbery in the northern city of Celle, German news agency dpa reported.

One of the suspected robbers was killed at the scene, while the second later died at the hospital, authorities said.

Local authorities have called for witnesses to come forward with any information — including tourists who may have been taking photos in the town at the time of the incident.

With Post wires