Call witness calls: Blood traces lead to burglars in Hamm-Mitte

The role of the civilian population in the fight against crime

Hamm-Mitte (ots)

An incident in the night of July 27th a light plays on the crucial role that attentive citizens can play when investigating crimes. At around 0.20 a.m., a witness at Otto-Krafft-Platz watched a burglar who tried to penetrate a doctor's office. His quick action, by informing the police immediately, could possibly have prevented worse things.

The escape route of the perpetrator and the securing of evidence

After the perpetrator had taken the doctor's window, he left the place without prey a little later. A search was initiated through the police. Immediately afterwards, around 0.35 a.m., the alleged burglar provided further evidence of his criminal behavior when he broke into a clothing store on Weststrasse. There he pushed a shopping cart through the front door and captured clothing.

The importance of civil courage

The witness near the marketplace, which noticed the burglar, showed civil courage by addressing it. This led to the perpetrator dropping his prey and escaping. The incident illustrates how important it is that citizens do not look away, but actively intervene when they notice suspicious activities.

The investigation: traces of blood as the key to identification

In an unusual turn, the perpetrator left blood traces at the crime scenes while fleeing. These led the emergency services to the Marienhospital, where the 23-year-old man from Hamm, who had already become conspicuous several times because of ownership offenses, was finally arrested. After medical care, he was taken into police custody.

conclusion: Community and security

This incident is not only an example of criminal behavior, but also for the strength of the community when it comes to preventing crimes. The quick action of the witness and the subsequent police investigation made a potential criminal, which contributes to the safety of the neighborhood. It is important that citizens are aware of their responsibility and become active in suspicion of criminal activities.