Elderly citizens robbed in Holsterhausen; police seek witnesses for investigation
In the peaceful district of Holsterhausen, Essen, Germany, on Saturday, June 14th, a series of disturbing incidents unfolded. The police are currently investigating three robberies that targeted seniors, with the perpetrator remaining unidentified.
The first incident occurred around 6:00 AM, near the intersection of Barthel-Bruyn-Straße and Ladenspelderstraße. An unknown assailant robbed a 93-year-old woman at knifepoint, making off with a small amount of money from her wallet. The suspect, described as a male, approximately 18-23 years old, slim, and wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and black shoes, was masked with a dark scarf.
At 8:45 AM, another robbery occurred at the intersection of Feuerbachstraße and Küntzelstraße. In this incident, the robber demanded money but left empty-handed as the victim had no cash. The suspect, who once again brandished a knife, was described similarly to the first perpetrator.
The third reported robbery of the day occurred near the intersection of Gemarkenstraße and Rembrandtstraße, where a 75-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint. This marks the third incident involving an unknown assailant brandishing a knife in Essen-Holsterhausen on June 14th.
The police have not provided any further details about the stolen items in these incidents. However, they are seeking information about the suspect and encourage anyone with information to contact the Essen police at 0201/829-0 or by email at [email protected].
In the first incident, the robber stole the victim's bag. In the second incident, the robber took a small amount of money from the victim's wallet. In the third incident, no stolen items have been reported. The unknown person fled when passersby approached in all cases.
The police have not yet identified the perpetrator. The assailant in these incidents is described only as an unknown individual who threatened the victims with a knife.
The police are seeking witnesses for these incidents and are urging the public to remain vigilant. They remind residents to be cautious, especially when out alone, and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
As the investigation continues, the police are working diligently to identify and apprehend the perpetrator responsible for these heinous crimes against the senior citizens of Essen-Holsterhausen.
