Individual commits theft at a kiosk, swiftly departs with the stolen goods.

On a Thursday afternoon in Stein Street, Recklinghausen, the local police headquarters reported an incident

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2025 September 16 . 7:47 AM

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Criminal makes off with merchandise from stand-alone storefront after committing theft

Individual commits theft at a kiosk, swiftly departs with the stolen goods.

A robbery took place at a kiosk on Stein Street in Recklinghausen on Thursday afternoon, according to a statement from the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen. The incident occurred around 15:50.

The suspect, described as a male, approximately 1.80m tall, slim, with dark eyes, wearing faded blue jeans, a black hoodie with "HUGO" on the hood and a red emblem on the left chest, and a grey cap, threatened a 69-year-old employee with a knife. The suspect demanded cash, cigarettes, and drinks before fleeing towards B224/Essener Street, heading north.

The police are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the suspect. Tips can be reported to the responsible commission under Tel. 0800/2361 111. Updates on the ongoing investigation can be found on the following platforms: Twitter: x.com/polizei_nrw_re, Facebook: www.facebook.com/polizei.nrw.re, Instagram: www.instagram.com/polizei.nrw.re, WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaARqGD6xCSHwLUxl91q.

Video footage is being evaluated for further investigation. The search results do not provide the name or contact details of the commissioner or the leading police officer at the Recklinghausen police headquarters responsible for information about the kiosk robbery on Stein Straße at 15:50 on Thursday.

For media inquiries, please contact the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, Press Office Annette Achenbach, Telephone: 02361 55 1033, Email: [email protected]. More information can also be found on the Recklinghausen police website: https://recklinghausen.polizei.nrw/.

The 69-year-old employee was unharmed in the incident. The police remind the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.