Attempted Bag Snatching by LPI-G Crew
On September 2, 2025, at around 11:00 AM, a violent handbag snatching attempt took place in HeinrichstraΓe, Gera, Germany. The victim, a 67-year-old woman, resisted the attack and managed to remain unharmed.
The police are currently searching for the suspect, who is described as a male, approximately 175-180 cm tall, slim, with dark blonde short hair, stubble, wearing a beige hoodie, dark blue jeans, and a black backpack. The incident reference number for this case is 0228824/2025.
During the incident, an attentive security officer intervened, causing the suspect to flee towards the nearby shopping center. As of the writing, the suspect remains at large.
The Thuringian Police's Landespolizeiinspektion Gera is leading the investigation and can be contacted for further inquiries. The contact number is 0365 829 1503 / -1504, and the alternative contact email is [email protected].
Witnesses with any relevant information about the suspect or the incident are asked to contact the police at 0365 / 8234 - 1465. The police have urged anyone who may have seen something to come forward, as every piece of information could help in apprehending the suspect.
The official website for the Thuringian Police can be found at http://www.thueringen.de/th3/polizei/index.aspx. For more updates on this case, please continue to follow your local news sources.
