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Sensational manhunt success: pickpocket caught with combat knife!
Federal police arrest suspected pickpocket at Bremen main station thanks to Super Recognizer. Forbidden knife found.
Sensational manhunt success: pickpocket caught with combat knife!
On September 5, 2025, a remarkable arrest took place at Bremen main train station: A 39-year-old woman who is suspected of having stolen the wallet of an older man with a walker was temporarily arrested thanks to a special federal police investigator. These so-called super-recognizers have the remarkable ability to memorize and recognize faces above average, which in this case was crucial in identifying the suspected pickpocket. NDR reports.
During the arrest, the police not only found the identity card and health insurance card of a 78-year-old man from Stade, but also a banned combat knife. This raises questions – how many other crimes could the woman have committed before being held responsible? A case that shows how important the work of these federal police specialists is, especially in times of increasing pickpocketing.
A network of perpetrators
Another incident that took place just a few days earlier sheds light on the phenomenon of pickpocketing in Germany. On September 3, 2025, three suspected perpetrators were identified who stole the wallet of an alcoholic man in a case from June 2025. The perpetrators, aged 15, 18 and 21, hugged the victim in order to strike unnoticed. The super-recognizer of this federal police unit was able to identify the men by analyzing surveillance recordings, who were then temporarily arrested. Press portal reports.
It remains to be seen whether the arrested men were using the same scam as the 39-year-old, but it is clear that these young people are not the only ones in the scene. The federal police have placed a strong focus on combating pickpocketing in order to protect travelers from such attacks.
Achievements of the Super Recognizers
The successes of these specialized investigators are not new. On August 14, 2025, a 30-year-old man was caught in Hamburg for stealing a smartphone worth 1,600 euros. Here, too, the federal police were able to rely on security footage that led to the identification of the suspect. The man was not only on the run, but also wanted for other crimes. Die Zeit reports.
These success stories of super-recognizers underline the effectiveness of using modern investigative methods in fighting crime. The ability to recognize faces even months after an incident is of great value to the Federal Police. Not only does this speed up the investigation of crimes, but the perpetrators are also immediately held accountable.
Recent events show that many eyes in major cities are focused on fighting crime. The super-recognizers are well on the way to making the roads safer - progress that benefits everyone.