Arrest Made in Connection with Robbery Incident
In Gummersbach, Germany, a 46-year-old man was apprehended by responding police following a theft incident at a supermarket on Dieringhauser Street. The incident occurred on August 21, at approximately 3:50 PM.
According to reports, the man stole a woman's purse from her shopping cart. Witnesses attempted to detain the suspect, but he resisted and continued to flee. The woman, aged 67, noticed the theft and drew attention to herself.
During his escape, the suspect is believed to have pushed over and injured another witness. The injured witness is urged to contact the Gummersbach Criminal Investigation Unit at telephone number 02261 8199-0 or email address [email protected].
The wallet, which was taken during the theft, was recovered during the apprehension. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The police are urging the injured witness who has not yet contacted them to come forward. The witness injured during the perpetrator's escape who has not yet contacted the police is the 42-year-old man attacked by youths at Am Mühlteich in Bischofswerda on the evening of September 9, 2025. He was injured and treated ambulantly but has not been mentioned as having contacted the police so far.
For further information, press inquiries can be directed to the Oberberg District Police Headquarters Press Office at telephone number 02261/8199-1210, email address [email protected], and website https://oberbergischer-kreis.polizei.nrw/.
The suspect was eventually apprehended by responding police on a nearby parking lot. The public is reminded to report any suspicious activities to the authorities immediately.
