Officers confirm car was taken illicitly
On August 30, 2025, a shocking incident occurred on Martfelder Weg when a male suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, smashed a side window of a Mazda car and made off with a handbag from the vehicle. Witnesses immediately informed the police, leading to an immediate search in the area.
The Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters, located at Strückerberger Straße 32, 58256 Ennepetal, took the lead in the investigations. In a significant development, an arrest was made of a 31-year-old suspect from Schwelm. However, the other suspect, believed to be a 36-year-old from Dortmund, managed to escape along with the female suspect, who was observed in the vicinity during the crime.
The Criminal Police have now taken over the further investigations of the case. For any further inquiries or updates, the Press Office of the Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters can be contacted via email at [email protected], or by phone at 02333 9166-1200. Additionally, a mobile number for contacting the police headquarters is 0174/6310227.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police. The Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters thanks the community for their support and cooperation in this matter.