Handbaring thief in Tönisvorst-87-year-old becomes a heroine!

Tönisvorst-St. Tönis (ots)

drama on Berliner Strasse! On Sunday afternoon, November 17, 2024, a hand-handle thief shocked the calm neighborhood of Tönisvorst-St. Tönis. An 87-year-old woman just wanted to get into her house briefly to get something. Unnoticed, she parked her handbag in the entrance area. But the shameless 36-year-old thief from Krefeld sneaked up, grabbed his bag and ran away! An alarm in the quarter, the crime is not without consequences!

But fate did not go without action! Fast eyewitnesses hurried and captured the brazen thief before he could escape. A short time later, the emergency services were on hand and searched the man. In addition to the personal things of the elderly lady, they found other stolen goods that apparently come from another criminal incident. The police are already investigating intensively to clarify the background of this brazen crime and prevent other missed deeds. Stay on it!

the perpetrator and his prey

The quick reaction of the citizens has prevented worse things here. What started like an ordinary Sunday ended in a drama of perfidious crime and brave intervention. An incident that shows how quickly everyday life can become threatening. It remains to be seen which further details will reveal the investigation. The investigation of the case is in full swing - and the perpetrator could still pass on the trail! The hunt for justice is open!