City Tram Thief Prospers in Criminal Activity
On Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, a pickpocket incident occurred on Stadtbahn line 2 in Bielefeld city centre. The victim was a 50-year-old woman who was travelling on the tram at around 09:20 AM.
The perpetrator, who has not yet been caught, is an unknown man. He is approximately 1.70 meters tall, around 25 years old, and has a southern European appearance. The suspect was wearing dark shorts, a dark backpack, and had a beard and short dark hair.
The incident took place at Jahnplatz in the city centre. The suspect reached into the woman's pocket and stole her dark green Samsung Galaxy Ultra 23 phone, which was in the inner pocket of her jacket. After stealing the phone, the suspect fled the scene.
If you have any information regarding this theft, please contact the Bielefeld Police at 0521/545-0. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] for further inquiries. The Police Headquarters Bielefeld Leadership Staff and Press and Public Relations team are available for more information.
The Control Centre can also be reached at 0521/545-0 outside of office hours.
The authorities are urging the public to be vigilant and to keep their personal belongings safe, especially in crowded areas like public transport. They remind everyone to keep their phones and other valuable items secure at all times.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
