Underground Garage Robbery: Woman Assaulted and Dispossessed - Authorities Seeking Potential Witnesses
In the heart of Flingern, a 48-year-old woman was the victim of a robbery in an underground garage on Mettmanner Street, during the night from Saturday to Sunday (August 17, 2025). The police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect and gathering any information that could aid in the investigation.
The robbery occurred while the woman was attempting to store a television in her car. The perpetrator, described as having a small, slim build, around 30 years old, approached her and demanded her valuables and cash. He spoke with an Eastern European accent and was wearing a grey pullover and jeans at the time.
The robber snatched the woman's expensive handbag and held a knife to her, causing her to fear for her safety. However, the woman managed to raise an alarm, and the robber fled through the staircase and in an unknown direction after being disturbed by noises.
An immediate search in the area of the crime scene has so far been unsuccessful. The police are encouraging anyone with information to come forward and help in the investigation. This includes any details about the suspect, the stolen valuables, or any suspicious activities noticed in the area around the time of the crime.
The information provided to the police could potentially help in locating the suspect who fled through the staircase and in an unknown direction. The police are interested in any details that could help, even if they seem minor or insignificant.
Anyone with information about the crime on Mettmanner Street is asked to call the Robbery Squad of the Düsseldorf Police at 0211 870 0. The police are also seeking witnesses who may have seen or heard something related to the robbery.
In a separate incident, the perpetrator of a theft in the night from Saturday to Sunday (August 17, 2025) in St. Gallen was a 39-year-old Algerian man. He was arrested after stealing several mobile phones and bank cards. The police found stolen goods in his possession after kiosk employees chased and detained him shortly after the theft.
The call for information is related to the robbery that occurred on Mettmanner Street, Flingern. The police assure the public that they are doing everything in their power to find the suspect and bring them to justice. They urge anyone with information to help in their efforts to ensure the safety of the community.
