Armed robbery in Grainau: Police are looking for witnesses and perpetrators

Armed robbery in Grainau: Police are looking for witnesses and perpetrators

In the small municipality of Grainau in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district, a recently taking place caused by armed attacks ensures great concern and increased security awareness among residents. An incident that happened on the bright days not only attracts the bars, but also the national attention.

What happened in Grainau?

on Thursday morning, more precisely around 9 a.m., a 46-year-old man was threatened by a stranger with a knife in front of a post office. The perpetrator demanded money, whereupon the victim handed him a four -digit amount. Fortunately, the man was not injured. Such criminal acts in a small village are unusual and leave the residents at a loss.

The search for the perpetrator

An extensive search by the police was initiated immediately after the attack. A police helicopter circled over Garmisch-Partenkirchen shortly after 10 a.m. to find the alleged perpetrator who had probably fled a bicycle. The police ask the population for support and information on the clarification of the crime.

description of the suspect

The alleged perpetrator is described as between 1.70 and 1.80 meters tall, slim and with darker complexion. He is about 40 to 45 years old, has greasy hair combed backwards and strikes through a striking golden incisor. He also spoke broken English and wore black trousers with red stripes and a black sweater. He also had a cutter knife and a jute bag with him.

The meaning for the community

Such raids can strongly influence the feeling of security of a community. Residents are concerned about the possibility that such an incident could repeat themselves. Initiatives for crime prevention or neighborhood guards could arise in response to the attack in order to strengthen the feeling of security among the population. The police ask the citizens to be attentive and report suspicious activities to ensure security in Grainau.

call to the population

The Garmisch-Partenkirchen police ask everyone who can provide information on the incident or the suspect to report on 0 88 21/9170. It is important that the community works together to enable a quick clarification of the crime and prevent future crimes.