Inquiry into Street Robberies and Digital Theft: Public Scrutiny over Pickpocketing and Computer Fraud Cases

In the heart of Gelsenkirchen's old town, an incident of purse snatching and fraud occurred on Saturday, 12th April, 2025. The Gelsenkirchen Police are currently investigating this case, which saw a 27-year-old woman's purse stolen from a stroller in a clothing store on Bahnhofstraße.

The stolen property contained cash and an EC card, which were later used for unauthorized transactions. The suspect in this case remains unknown, and the Gelsenkirchen Police have requested the public's help in identifying the individual.

The images of the suspect can be found on the North Rhine-Westphalia Police's wanted portal at this link: https://polizei.nrw/fahndung/179014.

Anyone with information about the person depicted is asked to contact the Gelsenkirchen Police directly. The numbers to contact are 0209 365 8112 (Criminal Commissioner 21) and 0209 365 8240 (Criminal Watch). For inquiries from journalists, the Gelsenkirchen Police's press office can be reached at Annika Langner at +49 (0) 209 365-2014 or [email protected].

The Gelsenkirchen Police's press office website is https://gelsenkirchen.polizei.nrw/. The District Court of Essen has ordered the publication of the images of the suspect in this case.

The Gelsenkirchen Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. They remind everyone to keep their belongings secure and to be aware of their surroundings, especially in crowded areas.

This incident serves as a reminder to always keep a close eye on personal belongings, especially in public places. The Gelsenkirchen Police will continue to work diligently to solve this case and bring the perpetrator to justice.

Inquiry into Street Robberies and Digital Theft: Public Scrutiny over Pickpocketing and Computer Fraud Cases