Helping hands or secret thieves? Police search for perpetrators in Dortmund

Helping hands or secret thieves? Police search for perpetrators in Dortmund

Dortmund - In a worrying incident in a light rail station in Dortmund, an alcoholic man was not only bad, but he was also the victim of the theft. On January 31, 2024, in the Brunnenstraße Stadtbahn station, a situation occurred that raises many questions. The investigators of the criminal police have now asked the public for help to identify the unknown perpetrators who shamelessly exploited the man's misfortune.

The incident began with a fall of the heavily alcoholic man into the tracks of the light rail. Instead of helping him, the perpetrators pulled him onto the platform to rob him of it. While the man was obviously in an emergency, the men ransacked his clothes and stole his wallet. A particularly disturbing aspect of the incident is that the action of surveillance cameras has been recorded, which increases the hope of a quick identification of the perpetrators.

The police asks for information

The police have published several photos of the suspects and asks the population for support. The authorities hope that someone has information about the men that can be seen in the pictures. Anyone who recognizes the people depicted or can give information about their whereabouts is asked to contact the Dortmund police's criminal guard. The contact point can be reached on 0231/132 7441.

Such incidents throw a shadow on the often relaxed picture of the light rail as a safe means of transport. The fact that passers -by not only ignored but also exploited in emergencies is worrying. There is currently no further information about the perpetrators or their whereabouts. The police investigate with high pressure.

The publication of the crime scene photos is a step in the hope of finding witnesses. The criminal police search has already started, but so far the success has failed to materialize. The city of Dortmund is apparently faced with the challenge of ensuring more security in public transport, while crime in the region remains a serious topic.

Anyone who has also become a similar incident or has information about the security in the city railways should inform the police immediately. Each hint could be crucial to stop such crimes and put the craft from the perpetrators.