Officer apprehended individual suspected of committing robbery
In a shocking incident that took place on August 21st, a 67-year-old woman was shopping in a grocery store located on Dieringhauser StraΓe, Gummersbach. The woman's handbag, containing her wallet, was stolen from her shopping cart by a man who made a swift exit from the store.
The man, who has been identified as a 46-year-old, was eventually apprehended by the Circles Police Department on a nearby parking lot. However, his escape did not come without consequence. A young woman (25 years old) from Chemnitz, who was in the elevator during the robbery, was assaulted and had her phone snatched. The thief pushed the woman over during his escape, resulting in light injuries. Despite the injuries, the witness did not require immediate medical treatment.
Several witnesses attempted to detain the criminal, but he resisted and continued to flee. The wallet, which was recovered during the arrest, is now in the possession of the authorities.
The police are investigating the incident further and are asking the injured witness to contact them. The 67-year-old woman has also been requested to provide any additional information that could aid in the investigation.
For any inquiries, the press can direct their questions to the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis Press Office at telephone: 02261/8199-1210, email: [email protected], and their website: https://oberbergischer-kreis.polizei.nrw/
If you have any tips regarding this incident, you can contact the Criminal Investigation Department Gummersbach at telephone number 02261 8199-0 or email address [email protected].
The news about the incident is originally from the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis, transmitted via news aktuell. The 67-year-old woman's bravery, as she drew attention to herself loudly after noticing the theft, is commendable and a testament to the community's vigilance.
