Snap idea with consequences: men riot when shoplifting in Mainz!

Snap idea with consequences: men riot when shoplifting in Mainz!

In the late evening of May 7, 2025, the police were called to a shop theft in the supermarket at Mainz Central Station. Two men had stolen several beverage cans and attacked an employee when leaving the business before fled towards the bus stops. A 26-year-old German, who had already banned a house, showed up aggressive when arrested and was brought to the ground by the officials. His companion, a 36-year-old, interfered and also refused to obey the police.

When the 26-year-old's backpack searched, the emergency services found other stolen beverage cans. The two men were arrested, while a breath alcohol control showed that the 26-year-old had 1.82 per thousand and the 43-year-old 1.49 per thousand. The woman had a value of 1.59 per thousand. Both main actors must now be responsible for theft and property damage, while against the 26-year-old is also being determined for assault.