Police Gelsenkirchen is looking for witnesses: Car theft on the snack bar!
Police Gelsenkirchen is looking for witnesses: Car theft on the snack bar!
On April 10, 2025, the Gelsenkirchen police continue to look for witnesses in a remarkable case of car theft. The crime occurred on February 10, 2025, around 9:15 p.m., on the back yard of a snack bar in Neumarktgasse in the old town. The damaged 31-year-old car owner from Gelsenkirchen noticed the theft and immediately alerted the police.
The first results of the investigation led the officials on the trail of a suspect who was seen on February 11, 2025, at 3:27 a.m., in the stolen vehicle. During a speed crossing, the white VW Golf was flashed on Wakefieldstrasse in Herne. The vehicle was finally found again in Gelsenkirchen a day later, on February 12, 2025.
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The search portal of the police NRW also offers pictures of the searched to support the search. It is not only the personal initiative of the police, which is important in this case, but also the help of citizens who can contribute to a faster information.
In a variety of similar cases, car theft is a growing problem in urban areas. Such incidents are often shaped by a high level of planning and determination. In such a context, the call from the police to inform witnesses is all the more relevant. A quick reaction from citizens could increase the chances of grasping the suspect quickly and thus preventing possible relapses.
The police will continue to investigate possible approaches and search for clues that could lead to the suspect's arrest. The incident emphasizes the need to use both technological and community measures to increase security in the cities.
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