Desperate attack in the supermarket: robbers with a child as accomplices!

Desperate attack in the supermarket: robbers with a child as accomplices!

A terrifying attack on a supermarket in Gemen on Tuesday evening has led to an increased need for security in the region. At around 8:50 p.m., two perpetrators entered the sales point on Max-Planck-Straße, with one of the two, a stranger, pulled out a black pistol and asked the cashier to hand over cash. In the meantime, a child distracted an employee, which favored the robber. After the execution of the crime, the perpetrator reached directly into the till and fled with the prey. The child was recorded by the employees until the police arrived.

When the girl searched, the officials found a knife that was secured. The child was then handed over safely to his parents. The description of the perpetrator points out that the main person responsible was wearing a black sweater and a mask. Despite the intensive search, the robber has so far failed to materialize.

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The police ask the population for help and accept information on 02861/9000. The situation not only illustrates the dangers in retail, but also alerts the responsible authorities.

A similar incident occurred on October 18, 2024 in Marktheidenfeld, where an unknown perpetrator threatened two employees of a consumer market with a knife. The criminal fled with several thousand euros, which he transported in a black fabric bag. Both incidents have a light on the increase in robberies in recent times.

The police crime statistics (PKS) delivers alarming figures: In 2023, the crimes recorded rose by 5.5 % to a total of 5,940,667 cases, the highest number since 2016. The clarification rate was slightly increased at 58.4 %.

The reasons for the increase in crime are seen in increased mobility behavior according to the COVID-19 restrictions, persistent economic difficulties through inflation and a high immigration rate. Violent crime in particular has increased alarming, as well as the age structure of the suspects: 4.6 % of the suspects were children under the age of 14, and the number of suspects increased by 12.0 % of the previous year. The violent crime in children saw an increase of 17.0 %.

These incidents and statistical data cause the need to strengthen preventive measures to protect employees and customers in shops. Since the case in Gemen is still unsolved, it remains to be hoped for a timely identification of the perpetrator.