Attempted robbery on Herner Kiosk - police asks for information

attempted robbery illuminates security questions in Herne

Herne (ots)

In the city of Herne, the overhead robbery occurred on a kiosk late Thursday evening, August 1st. These incidents throw a light on the current security concerns of citizens and the necessary vigilance in the neighborhood.

The incident in detail

The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when a masked man entered the kiosk on Holsterhauser Straße 362. Armed with a knife, the perpetrator called for the 39-year-old kiosk employee from Gelsenkirchen to publish cash. However, the brave employee decided to use a fire extinguisher to defend, which caused the criminal to flee. He left the kiosk without prey and escaped towards Adalbertstrasse.

description of the perpetrator and search

The police describe the perpetrator as a male aged around 20 to 40 years, which spoke German -free German. At the time of the robbery, he wore a black mask, a black hat, a black sweater and a black backpack with a white pattern. There were also angular glasses and blue gloves.

public security in focus

With the increase in such incidents, the question of security in the districts of Herne is becoming increasingly clear. Citizens are concerned about their personal security and want effective measures from the police. The investigation by the responsible criminal commissioner has already been initiated, and the police are asking the public for help. Information can be reported under the phone numbers 0234 909-8505 or to the criminal guard at 0234 909-4441.

Community responsibility and prevention

The population in Herne is called to be vigilant and report suspicious activities immediately. Such raids are not only individual incidents, but also affect the entire community. A stronger citizen participation in the security guard can help strengthen the feeling of security in the districts and prevent future acts.