Threat in Weißenburg: Mann announces attack in bakery!

Threat in Weißenburg: Mann announces attack in bakery!

On Thursday morning, October 17, 2024, the city of Weißenburg experienced a dramatic incident, which resulted in an extensive police operation. A previously unknown man threatened an employee in a bakery, which immediately attracted the attention of the local police. The situation started around 7:30 a.m. when the man appeared in the entrance area of a department store on Eichstätter Strasse to pay for a coffee. He said that he would come back with a gun and attack the seller.

The seller is initially unimpressed by the man's statements, as some of them sounded confused. But when the same man came back to the business around 8:30 a.m. and repeated his threat, she informed her supervisor, who immediately informed the police. This led to a larger security contingent in the area because the police inspection and neighboring departments were mobilized.

extensive police operation

After referring to the impending danger, the police forces searched for the suspect in the department store and in the surrounding area. The application from Ansbach also took part in the search measures. Despite all efforts, the identity of the man and his whereabouts remained unclear, and there were several hours of searching. At 11:15 a.m., the operations management decided to withdraw the uniformed forces, but civil police officers remained present for monitoring the area.

The police continued their measures until 2:00 p.m. before the search and monitoring measures were stopped due to the lack of an occasion. However, the incident raises questions because the man did not carry any visible weapon with him during his appearances, which is why it remains unclear whether he actually had one.

description of the suspect and witness call

A detailed description of the man by the police could be crucial for identification. It is described as about 50 to 55 years old and about 180 cm tall, with Western European appearance. During his first visit, he was wearing a gray sweater and a blue quilted vest, but it was no longer available on his second appearance. A gray knitting hat completed its appearance.

The Weißenburg police inspection has started the investigation into the identity of the man and asks the public for help. Witnesses who can provide information on the incident or identity of the man are asked to report on 09141 8687-0. Every hint could be crucial to clarify this worrying incident and to ensure the security of the citizens in Weißenburg.