Kiosk slump in Dortmund: Police hold first perpetrators with service dog

Kiosk slump in Dortmund: Police hold first perpetrators with service dog

Dortmund - In a shocking night on August 29, 2024, a kiosk in Dörwerstrasse in Dortmund was a victim of a burglary. At around 1:30 a.m., witnesses reported on the early morning of three masked perpetrators who fled the kiosk and disappeared towards the nearby Albert Schweizer Realschule. This alerted the police who took immediate measures.

on site that the perpetrators had thrown into a slice of the kiosk with a gully cover. Such violent burglaries are not only an active attack on property, they also fuel fears in the neighborhood and leave many questions about security.

arrests and searches

A police officer was able to spend a 17-year-old suspect by a lightning-fast search, accompanied by his service dog Jack. The young person was injured in the arrest and immediately received medical help on site. In addition, the officials discovered a one -hand knife that he carried with him. This suggests that the perpetrators not only were on prey, but may also be willing to apply violence.

After a short stay with the police, the 17-year-old was released, which raises questions about the further persecution of the case. In the meantime, an attentive witness reported who saw another suspect at an S-Bahn stop in Dortmund Oestrich. This 18-year-old Dortmund was also arrested on the basis of the description of the perpetrator and brought to the police station, but released after the necessary measures.

The police continue to investigate to identify the third perpetrator. Details on the stolen goods, i.e. what the perpetrators ultimately captured, are currently still unclear what the clarification of the case does not exactly make it easier.

legal consequences

The two suspected suspects must now be responsible for violating the weapons law and particularly severe theft. These incidents do not simply illustrate the fact that crime in the city exists, but they also throw a light on the challenges with which the police are confronted with while trying to ensure security in the cities.

Burglary thefts like this can ensure distrust in the general public. The constant fear of the next attack can significantly affect the quality of life of the residents. Until the investigation is completed and the circumstances behind the slump are clear, the neighborhood remains tense and in concern for their security.