Two individuals successfully steal a motor scooter.
In Duisburg, Germany, police have made arrests in a case involving the theft of a scooter. The incident, reported on August 27, occurred near the Hamborn District Court, according to a statement transmitted by Polizei Duisburg.
The theft was allegedly perpetrated by a duo, aged 16 and 17. The 16-year-old suspect was provisionally arrested by the police, while the identity of the 17-year-old remains undisclosed at this time.
On August 27, at 22:25, a 15-year-old girl reported to the Duisburg Police that her scooter, purchased via a classifieds platform, was stolen in the Rathausstraße area. The police press office contact details are provided in the article for further inquiries.
The duo was located by police officers in Schreckerstraße with the stolen scooter. During the apprehension, one of the suspects reportedly threatened the witness with a weapon kept in his waistband. The police seized the scooter, keys, and a blank-firing pistol from the suspects.
A judge at Duisburg District Court issued an arrest warrant for the 16-year-old on August 28 for aggravated robbery. The Public Prosecutor's Office in Duisburg is involved in the case, and the investigation continues under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Department 13.
Both the 15-year-olds involved in the incident were unharmed. The police encourage anyone with information regarding similar incidents to report them promptly to their local authorities.
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Duisburg and the Police Duisburg Press Office are the primary points of contact for this case. The community is reminded to prioritise safety and report any suspicious activities to ensure a safer environment for all residents.
