Woman in a red jacket: attempted shoplifting in Coesfeld!

Woman in a red jacket: attempted shoplifting in Coesfeld!

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, an attempted shoplifting was registered in a Woolworth business in Coesfeld. Around 12 noon, an unknown woman decided to steal a decorative item. When the business of the business jumped, she was addressed by an employee who immediately intervened and accepted the stolen object.

After the incident, the perpetrator fled and took it towards Pfauengasse. It is a person who is about 40 to 45 years old and an estimated 1.70 meters tall. The description of the woman also includes that she was wearing blue jeans and a striking red jacket. Their appearance is considered Mediterranean, which may make the investigation easier.

characteristics of the suspects

Witnesses described the perpetrator as a woman with two pockets - a black handbag and a jute pocket on which the lettering "Christophorus" can be read. Because of these characteristics, the police hope for information from the population that could lead to the identification of the fleeting person.

The Coesfeld police asks everyone who can contribute something observed to report on this situation on 02541-140.

The circumstances of this attempted theft raise questions, in particular about the frequency of such incidents in the region. In recent years there have been repeated reports about shoplifting steels, some of which were associated with similar escape patterns and alarm situations. The incident also illustrates the importance of functioning security systems in shops.

For more information about this case, we ask the readers to pay attention to the current reports and, if necessary, contact the police if they notice something suspicious. This means that not only the perpetrator can be strengthened, but also the feeling of security of the population in Coesfeld.

More on the topic can be found in the reports that the police could publish in the next few days.