Authorities seek out individuals with firsthand accounts of recent events.
In Gladbeck, Germany, a 53-year-old woman and her two young grandchildren were the victims of an unexpected attack on August 17, around 2:30 PM. The incident occurred in front of a house on Wiesenstraße.
According to the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, the attacker approached the family at the front door, snatched the woman's handbag, and fled towards Bottroper Straße. Fortunately, the victims were unharmed in the attack.
The suspect is described as a man of slim build, approximately 175-180 cm tall, wearing a blue jacket and jeans, and having shoulder-length hair. The identity of this individual remains unknown at this time.
The police are requesting any information related to this incident. If you have any details that could help, please report them to 0800 2361 111. For media inquiries, you can contact Hendrik Matena at the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, who can be reached at 02361 55 1044.
You can stay updated on the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen's updates by visiting their website at https://recklinghausen.polizei.nrw/. They also have a presence on Facebook (www.facebook.com/polizei.nrw.re), Instagram (www.instagram.com/polizei.nrw.re/), and a WhatsApp channel (whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaARqGD6xCSHwLUxl91q). For emails, please contact [email protected].
The police headquarters can also be found on X.com at polizei_nrw_re. If you have any information, please come forward and help the authorities in their investigation.