Civil courage in Kell am See: Citizens catch shoplots in the REWE market!

Civil courage in Kell am See: Citizens catch shoplots in the REWE market!

On Saturday, February 15th, a remarkable incident occurred in Kell am See, which had the community moved together. Three men stole were worth over 2,000 euros from a Rewe market. The brave citizens and the employees of the supermarket showed extraordinary commitment by pursuing the suspects and finally supporting their arrest.

The thieves took their legs in their attempt to escape, but the determination of the witnesses was unbroken. They followed the men on foot and by car and kept the police up to date on suspicious observations. Video recordings that should contribute to clarifying the incident were also made available to the police. The immediate reaction of those present ultimately led to the arrest of the suspects.

thanks to the civil courage of the witnesses

The police were grateful for the helpers' civil courage and praised their initiative, which led to a quick intervention. At the press release of the Trier police department, which was released on February 17th at 4:45 p.m., it was particularly emphasized how important it is that citizens take responsibility and act in such situations.

In the context of increasing crime, there are worrying trends. In 2022, around 1.8 million thefts were registered in Germany, which means 20% increase compared to 2021. The clearance rate varied considerably, with the quota for shoplifting laying 89.8%, while only 7.9% for money thefts. These statistics show how important the cooperation between the police and citizens is in order to combat legal violations.

The incident in Kell am See is an impressive example of the positive effects of community cohesion and a sense of responsibility. The commitment of the citizens and the prompt support of the police underline how important it is to be vigilant and to actively work against crime. The law enforcement in such cases can be significantly promoted by the help of the population. The Trier police headquarters therefore continue to encourage all citizens to be attentive and report suspicious activities immediately.

• date of the incident: February 15
• place: Kell am See
• Desolated goods value: over 2,000 euros
• Enlightenment rate for shoplifting: 89.8%
• Telephone for information: 0651 983-40022
• email: pptrier.presse@polizei.rlp.de
• Website: www.polizei.rlp.de/pp.trier