Suspect apprehended and transported to the hospital.
In Dortmund, Germany, an armed robbery on a playground shook the community on Saturday, September 6th. The victim was an 11-year-old boy who was threatened with a knife during the incident.
The robbery took place in the Zimmerstraße/Priorstraße area around 7:50 PM. According to the police, the suspect, a 47-year-old stateless man known to them, was identified from surveillance footage in the Münsterstraße/Mallinckrodtstraße area. The police were able to arrest the suspect shortly after the incident.
The suspect, who is reported to have a history of involvement in numerous crimes, threatened two 11-year-old boys with a knife and robbed them. He searched through the boy's shoulder bag and took an unknown amount of money from his wallet.
The police secured the knife used in the crime, which will be added to the police's knife carrying ban concept. The Dortmund District Court has ordered the suspect's temporary commitment to a psychiatric hospital, based on Section 126a of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The source of this article is presseportal.de. The suspect was identified based on a good description provided by the children, and other passersby noticed the incident and the suspect fled. The robbery was reported to the police station North in Dortmund.
At this time, no further details about the suspect or the investigation have been released. The investigations and examination of the detention grounds are still ongoing. The commitment to the psychiatric hospital is part of the legal process as the suspect undergoes evaluation and treatment.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the role of the police in maintaining order. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the authorities to ensure the safety of all citizens.
