Tram Robberies in the City: Criminal Proficiently Snags Pockets on Public Transportation
In Bielefeld, Germany, on September 2, 2025, a daring pickpocket struck on tram line 2 near Jahnplatz. The victim, a 50-year-old woman from Bielefeld, had her dark green Samsung Galaxy Ultra 23 stolen from her jacket's inner pocket during the journey.
The suspect, described as a man around 25 years old and approximately 1.70 meters tall, was wearing dark shorts, a dark backpack, and had short dark hair and a beard. He was seen reaching into the woman's pocket and making off with the phone before fleeing the scene.
The woman was holding her mobile phone during the journey, unaware of the theft that was taking place. The incident occurred around 09:20.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact the Control center at 0521/545-0. For press inquiries, contact Police Headquarters Bielefeld at the provided phone numbers or email [email protected]. You can also report the phone theft to the Criminal Investigation Department 13 at the same number.
The official police website for Bielefeld is https://bielefeld.polizei.nrw/. For updates and more information about this case, please visit their site.
Stay vigilant and keep your belongings secure. Let's work together to keep our community safe.
