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Armed Robbery Victim Retaliates, Perpetrator Gets Apprehended by Police

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Armed Robbery Victim Apprehends Perpetrator Themselves, Suspect in Custody
Armed Robbery Victim Apprehends Perpetrator Themselves, Suspect in Custody

Armed Robbery Victim Retaliates, Perpetrator Gets Apprehended by Police

Woman Fends Off Robber in Hanau-Mittelbuchen, Offenbach am Main

A 22-year-old woman from Hanau-Mittelbuchen narrowly avoided becoming a victim of a street robbery on August 23, 2025. The incident, which took place around 9:20 PM on a field path at An der Goldgrube in Mittelbuchen, saw the woman ambushed by a man who demanded her handbag.

According to reports, when the woman refused, the man grabbed her bag from her shoulder. However, the woman reacted quickly, striking the alleged robber in the face and shouting for help. Her cries alerted nearby people who held the man and handed him over to the responding police.

The suspect in the robbery case is a 27-year-old Hanau resident, known to police. His name, as per the available public sources, was not disclosed; only his age, city of origin, and police history were mentioned. The suspect was given outpatient treatment for injuries sustained during the struggle and was released after giving a blood sample, pending further investigation for robbery.

The police procedures related to this incident occurred on August 23, 2025. The Duty Police Officer (PvD) can be reached at 069 / 8098-2315. Fax inquiries can be made to 0611 / 32766-5307. Emails can be sent to [email protected].

The incident took place in Hanau-Mittelbuchen, Offenbach am Main, and the police headquarters for Southeast Hesse is located at Spessartring 61, 63071 Offenbach.

The suspect is currently under investigation for robbery. For further inquiries about the incident, please contact the aforementioned contact details.

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