A suspected thief returns: the police arrested 24-year-old!

A suspected thief returns: the police arrested 24-year-old!

On May 8, 2025, the police from Bergisch Gladbach report on an incident that occurred on the evening of May 7th. Around 8:20 p.m., police officers noticed two people in front of a supermarket who called for help. The two recorded a 24-year-old man from Ukraine, who had previously stolen in the supermarket.

The incident took a dramatic turn when the captured man tried to tear down and flee. The police officers who intervened immediately faced considerable resistance. With support, they finally managed to fix the man. Both the suspect and two police officers suffered minor injuries in the deployment.

background of the incident

The 24-year-old had already noticed in the afternoon of May 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the theft in the supermarket, but was able to flee. In the evening he returned and was promptly recognized and captured by the employees of the market.

After being caught by violence, it was decided to add the man to the psychiatric department of a hospital due to his behavioral problems. Investigations into charging and resistance to enforcement officers have been initiated to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident.

former thefts in the region

The incident in Bergisch Gladbach is part of a series of shoplifting in the Rheinisch-Bergisches Kreis. A similar case occurred on March 27, 2025 when a 19-year-old customer was caught in a supermarket on Refrather Weg during theft. He had stolen several alcohol bottles and food worth over 1,000 euros and had also been temporarily arrested after an attempted escape. This young man had appeared several times because of similar crimes and without a permanent residence in Germany.

These incidents illustrate the ongoing challenges in the field of crime in retail. According to a study that analyzes the nationwide shop theft, the number of registered offenses has increased steadily. This development leads to an increased need for security both for shop owners and customers.

The current investigations will help to gain a better overview of the security situation in Bergisch Gladbach and to develop possible preventive measures. At a time when the thefts and other crimes in retail are increasing, the clarification of such incidents remains of central importance for the local community.