Child theft at the main train station: 34-year-old arrested after a failed attempt

Child theft at the main train station: 34-year-old arrested after a failed attempt

Leipzig. A shocking incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the Leipzig main station! A 34-year-old man was arrested after trying to steal his backpack and smartphone to a child. But the perpetrator's plan failed miserably!

Thanks to a precise description of the small victim, the police were able to quickly identify the alleged thief. "He was recognized on a surveillance video of the main train station," said agricultural spokesman Jens Damrau. The man was no stranger: a few days earlier he had committed a crime in the same place, which made him known to the federal police officer.

arrest and criminal proceedings

When the 34-year-old appeared again at the main train station on Tuesday evening, the officials struck! He was arrested and criminal proceedings for attempted theft. The police are determined to stop such criminal machinations and to ensure security at the train station.