Pocket thief strikes in Hamburg's main station: that's how I protect myself!

Pocket thief strikes in Hamburg's main station: that's how I protect myself!

In a shocking incident in Hamburg Central Station around 3:30 a.m. on April 20, 2025, theft occurred, in which a 40-year-old man stole the wallet of a 23-year-old. The suspect had previously begged for change and fled after the robbery. The injured party immediately alerted the passers -by for help, which impressively made the case.

The federal police have confirmed the drainage through video evidence. After the police measures were carried out on site, the suspect only received a dismissal. This incident serves as an urgent warning of the federal police in front of pickpockets. Travelers are urgently asked not to let their valuables in train stations and trains out of their sights and take precautions to prevent theft.