Armed Victim of Theft Apprehends Robber
On August 23, 2025, a 22-year-old woman from Hanau narrowly avoided a street robbery at around 9:20 PM on a field path at An der Goldgrube in Mittelbuchen. The incident was reported by PvD RENKER from Offenbach am Main.
According to the report issued by the South East Hesse Police Headquarters, the woman was ambushed by a man who demanded her handbag. However, she refused, and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect sustained injuries and was treated before being handed over to the police.
The suspect, a 27-year-old Hanau resident known to the police, was arrested early Monday morning in Bülach, although his identity and further details are not provided in the available search results. The suspect was released after giving a blood sample, pending further investigation for robbery.
The South East Hesse Police Headquarters, located in Offenbach, can be contacted at Spessartring 61, 63071 Offenbach. For inquiries related to the incident, email [email protected] or call 069 / 8098-2315. Fax inquiries can be made to 0611 / 32766-5307.
The woman's loud cries for help alerted nearby people who held the suspect until the police arrived. In an unexpected turn of events, the woman struck the suspect in the face, allowing her to retain her belongings.
The South East Hesse Police Headquarters encourages the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Duty Police Officer (PvD) at 069 / 8098-2315.
