Robbery in Herne: Police are looking for witnesses for brutal assault!

Robbery in Herne: Police are looking for witnesses for brutal assault!

On Saturday evening, December 7, 2024, a brutal robbery occurred at the “Herne Mitte” stop in Herne. A 43-year-old man was attacked by four unknown perpetrators when he climbed a bus when he got out of his wallet. Witnesses reported that the attackers, who were described as southern, tried to snatch the wallet to the victim. In the subsequent scramble, the man fell to the ground and was kicked by the perpetrators before they fled towards Neustraße, such as "https://www.news.de/lokales/858213986/blichttreport-aus-herne-am-08-12-2024-raubueberfall-heute/1/"> news.de reported.

The Bochum police initiated immediately and is currently looking for witnesses who have observed the incident. The perpetrators were about 22 to 28 years old, 175 to 180 cm tall and described by athletic stature. A perpetrator wore white sweatpants while another was dressed in a turquoise jogging suit. Interested witnesses are asked to report on telephone numbers 0234 909-8505 or -4441 (criminal guard); The police are dependent on relevant information so that the criminal police can quickly identify the alleged perpetrators, as the police Bochum said.

The frequency of robberies in the region has potentially alarming proportions. In 2022, 16 such crimes were recorded in the Bochum district, with the clearance rate of 81.25 %. This shows that the police are investing intensively in the investigation of crimes to ensure the security of citizens in Herne. The crime has raised questions about public security and asks residents to be vigilant.