Culprit apprehended for illegally gaining entry into a dining establishment
Early Saturday morning, a break-in occurred at a pub on Oststraße in Hamm-City. According to police reports, the burglar forced up the roller shutters and smashed a pane of glass to gain entry. Inside the pub, the culprit pried open a gaming machine and removed the money cassettes.
The 52-year-old man responsible for the break-in was provisionally arrested in the vicinity after a brief pursuit. The man fled the scene on foot after the burglary and was later apprehended. He was taken to a police holding cell.
Investigations into the break-in and burglary are ongoing. The authority responsible for conducting the investigations is the local police, specifically the police department that covers the area. Related police investigations in German cities often involve the local police and the public prosecutor, as seen in similar cases reported from Wuppertal where the police and state prosecutor were involved.
No further details about the man's identity or charges have been released at this time. For any inquiries about the incident, please contact the Police Headquarters Hamm, Press Office, at 02381 916-1006, or email [email protected]. You can also visit their website at https://hamm.polizei.nrw/ for more information.
Stay tuned for updates as the investigation continues.
