Elderly woman falls victim to robbery and burglary; authorities probe into potential suspects
In the city of Bielefeld, Germany, an unfortunate incident occurred on April 11, 2024, when a woman was robbed in her own home. The initial report detailed the attack by three robbers, but no new information about the motive behind the attack has been provided since.
The Police Headquarters Bielefeld has been handling press inquiries regarding the case. For media-related queries, you can reach out to the Press and Public Relations team, which includes Sonja Rehmert, Katja KΓΌster, Sarah Siedschlag, Michael KΓΆtter, Hella Christoph, Fabian Rickel, Caroline Steffen, Lukas Reker, Jan Grote, and can be emailed at [email protected].
Outside of office hours, inquiries can be directed to the Control Center.
In the second report, published on April 26, 2024, no new information about the stolen goods or the noticeable car suspected as the getaway vehicle was provided. However, further investigations implicated two 14-year-olds, two 15-year-olds, two 21-year-olds from Bad Salzuflen, and a 19-year-old from Bielefeld, all known to the police.
The car's license plate and vehicle were linked to two known men, one from Bad Salzuflen and one from Bielefeld. Witnesses reported a noticeable car as the suspected getaway vehicle of the robbers.
Five days after the attack, a burglary occurred, but the second report does not provide any new information about this incident. The investigations concerning the suspected individuals' involvement in the crime are ongoing, as stated in the first report.
The police suspicion is that eight suspects, including two known men (a 22-year-old from Bad Salzuflen and a 25-year-old from Bielefeld), as well as two 14- and two 15-year-old youths from Bielefeld, plus two 21-year-old men from Bad Salzuflen and a 19-year-old from Bielefeld, are involved to varying degrees in the robbery. Investigations into their precise involvement are ongoing.
The stolen goods have not been found yet. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or sightings to the local authorities.
