Raid in the betting office: Two men with a knife and pepper spray on the run!
Raid in the betting office: Two men with a knife and pepper spray on the run!
on April 27, 2025, at 9:43 p.m., a failed attack occurred on a betting office on Mainzer Strasse in Groß-Gerau. Two unknown perpetrators tried to enter the premises to capture cash. They threatened the employee with a butcher knife and used pepper spray against him. However, the attack remained without prey because the employee triggered the alarm, causing the perpetrators to flee.
The escape of the suspects went on foot towards Steinstrasse. The employee was treated with injuries by the pepper spray on site. The police immediately initiated a search, which has so far been unsuccessful.
description of the perpetrators and investigations
Both perpetrators could only be described vague. One of them spoke to an Eastern European accent and wore dark clothing, gloves and a blue FFP2 mask. The criminal service service South Hesse has taken over the investigation and asks the population for help. Witnesses who have noticed suspects or have surveillance videos are asked to report. The police are specifically looking for information that could lead to clarifying the incident.
This attack is not the only incident of this kind in the region. Already on April 13, 2025, a similarly stored robbery was committed to a betting office in Neu-Anspach. Here, too, two masked men called for cash under the threat of violence with pepper spray. In this attack, the perpetrators obtained a few hundred euros, and the employee suffered minor injuries. The search measures in both cases have so far been unsuccessful, which the investigators presented with great challenges. presseportal.de
The increasing number of raids in betting agencies and the associated willingness to use violence ensures concern among the population. Security experts warn of a possible increase in such crimes and demand preventive measures.
call for cooperation
The police from Groß-Gerau and the criminal police urge that every hint to clarify the deeds can be of great importance. Raids of this kind can only be informed by the cooperation between the citizens and the police.
It remains to be seen whether the new search is achieved and the perpetrators may be able to be caught. In view of the recent raids, the hope of a quick and comprehensive education is all the more urgent. DetailsQuellen