Shopping thief threatens with a knife in Nuremberg - witnesses wanted!

uncertainty in Nuremberg retail after robbery

Nürnberg (ots)

An event, which is in the meantime in the Bauernfeind district, has triggered a wave of concern among local retailers. A shoplifting that took place on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024, developed into a threatening incident when the perpetrator threatened with a knife.

shock moment for employees

Around 4:30 p.m. two salesmen from a supermarket at Matthäus-Herrmann-Platz noticed a man who left the cash register area with unpaid. The suspect pulled a knife during the confrontation and threatened the two employees. Despite the threatening Situation, the employees remained physically intact, which is remarkable in view of the circumstances.

The fleeing of the perpetrator

After the threat, the perpetrator fled with a red bike towards Ebermayerstrasse, which caused the officers of the Nuremberg-Süd police inspection and the Bavarian riot police to initiate an extensive search. Unfortunately, this was unsuccessful, which continues to increase the concerns about safety in retail.

call for help

The responsible commissioner of the Nuremberg Criminal Police has taken over the investigation and asks the population for help. Witnesses who may be able to provide relevant information on the incident are asked to report to the crime service on 0911 2112-3333. In such cases, a call to witness is essential to hold the person responsible for accounting and to ensure the security of the community.

effects on the community

This incident underlines a disturbing phenomenon that affects many retailers: increasing willingness to violence in shoplifting. Such events not only have an impact on the immediate victims, but also fuel fears within the community. Traders and employees can be traumatized and trust in a safe shopping environment suffers. It is therefore of crucial importance that such incidents are pursued quickly and comprehensively to promote a safe meeting in retail.