Individual snatches merchandise from a kiosk, swiftly vacating the scene with stolen goods
A kiosk on Steinstraße in Recklinghausen was the scene of a robbery on Thursday afternoon. According to information transmitted by Police Headquarters Recklinghausen via news aktuell, the perpetrator threatened a 69-year-old employee with a knife and demanded cash, cigarettes, and drinks.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 1.80m tall, slim, with dark eyes, wearing a mask, faded blue jeans, a black jacket with a hood (with "HUGO" on the hood and a red emblem on the left chest), and a grey cap. After receiving the demanded items, the perpetrator fled towards B224/Essener Straße (heading north).
Despite immediate search measures, the perpetrator could not be found. The loot was stored in a green plastic bag, and video footage is being evaluated for further investigation. 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.
The 69-year-old employee was unharmed in the robbery. The police's official news can be followed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/polizei.nrw.re), Twitter (https://x.com/policei_nrw_re), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/polizei.nrw.re/), and WhatsApp (whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaARqGD6xCSHwLUxl91q).
For media inquiries about the robbery on Steinstraße, please contact Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, Press Office Annette Achenbach, Telephone: 02361 55 1033, Email: [email protected].
