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Horrible robbery in Wittmund: Police take action!
Police search a suspect's apartment in Wittmund after a serious robbery. Investigations are still ongoing.
Horrible robbery in Wittmund: Police take action!
A serious robbery recently occurred in the tranquil town of Wittmund, keeping the police on their toes. Early on Wednesday morning, officers searched the home of a suspect as part of the investigation into this criminal act. The incident that caused a stir a few months ago occurred when two masked men broke into an apartment building, ambushed the residents and attacked them with various objects. Not only cash was stolen, but also a cell phone, which served as important evidence for identifying a suspect. Loud NWZ Online However, the cell phone could not be recovered during the search.
Additional information shows that there are indications of possible other participants in the robbery. A cell phone was later handed over to a police station. The seller claimed to have purchased the device some time ago and to have no connection to the crime. The public prosecutor's office now plans to closely examine this person's statements and the possession of the cell phone.
Disgusting robberies are on the rise
The offenses that took place in Wittmund are part of a worrying development. Over 38,000 robbery offenses were registered in Germany in 2022, and North Rhine-Westphalia is not exempt from this. The perpetrators often use violence to get their victims' property. Loud ( Statista ), there were, among other things, 1,060 handbag robberies and 628 gas station robberies in 2022. The clearance rate for robbery crimes is almost 60%, which is optimistic, but the number of unreported cases could be higher.
Another serious robbery was recently reported not far away in Wiesmoor. There, three men demanded valuables from a 23-year-old while holding a firearm. The acts were committed on Monday evening, September 26, 2024. The police reacted quickly and initiated a search, in which a 17-year-old suspect was initially arrested; However, he was later released. In the following days, two more men suspected of being involved were arrested. During searches, investigators even found two blank guns and other evidence according to the press portal.
Reporting of such incidents shows that the population should be vigilant. Crime is constantly evolving and requires decisive action from authorities to ensure safety in our cities. At least there is hope for a positive explanation of the crimes and a feeling of security for all citizens.