Search for Witnesses in Discount Store Robbery Attempt
In an unexpected turn of events, a robbery attempt at a discount store in Scholven, Gelsenkirchen, was foiled on Wednesday evening, July 16, 2025, at approximately 20:55.
Three masked individuals, whose identities remain unknown, attempted to rob the store. Two of the suspects entered the store from Scheideweg Street, while a third remained outside. The suspects were described as being between 17 and 25 years old. One suspect was wearing a red jacket and jeans, while the other two were dressed in dark or black clothing.
The attempted crime escalated when one suspect threatened a 30-year-old employee from Bottrop with an electric stun gun to gain access to the safe. Another employee, a 54-year-old, was also assaulted with a knife by the same suspect. An ambulance was promptly called to provide medical care for the injured employees.
However, the branch manager, a 28-year-old from Gladbeck, intervened and shouted at the suspects, causing them to flee empty-handed. The suspects responded by fleeing in different directions. Two of them headed towards a nearby park, while the third suspect escaped on an e-scooter towards Gladbeck.
No information was provided about any arrests or recoveries of the stolen items at the time of this report. Witnesses with information about the suspects are asked to contact Criminal Commissioner 15 at 0209 365 7512 or Criminal Watch at 0209 365 8240.
For press inquiries, please contact the Gelsenkirchen Police's press office at the following contact details: Phone: +49 (0) 209 365-2015, Email: [email protected], and Website: https://gelsenkirchen.polizei.nrw/
The robbery occurred just before closing time on a Wednesday evening, marking a disturbing event in the otherwise peaceful Scholven neighbourhood. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
