Armed robbery at the petrol station in Altensteig - police are looking for witnesses!

Armed robbery at the petrol station in Altensteig - police are looking for witnesses!

In the small community Altensteig, an alarming incident occurred on Wednesday evening: an unknown armed perpetrator attacked a local petrol station. The attack occurred around 9:40 p.m. when the masked man entered the gas station in Wilhelmstrasse and asked the cashier to hand over cash under armed.

The cashier reacted quickly and handed over a three -digit sum to the perpetrator. The man stowed the money in a pocket and then fled on foot towards a nearby shopping center and a traffic circle.

police operation and search measures

The police immediately initiated search measures, reinforced by several radio patrol cars and a police helicopter. Despite these measures, however, the perpetrator remained on the run and has not yet been caught. A description of the searched is: the man is about 170 cm tall, wore a black neckerchief, sunglasses and a black hat. His clothes consisted of a black down jacket with a hood and white nike shoes.

The criminal police have taken over the investigation and asks the population for support. Witnesses or possible liders are asked to report on the number 07231 186-4444 and to share information about the incident. This could be crucial to identify and grasp the perpetrator.

In addition, there is the possibility that this attack is related to a similar incident in Nagold, which took place on September 29, 2023.

Important information for victims of robbery

The police have also published general information for people who may have been victims of a robbery. This includes alerting the police under 110 in the event of an acute threat. It is also advised to show the crime at every police station and to remember the appearance of the perpetrator as precisely as possible in order to help with the determination of the perpetrator.

For everyone who came into contact with the perpetrator, it is recommended not to blur traces. In the event of injuries, medical help should be used immediately to ensure that all health impairments are documented. This information could be important in a possible later procedure.

The situation in Altensteig remains tense because the investigators continue to try to grasp the perpetrator and the community is called to be attentive and report suspicious activities. Information about the incident can also be found on www.presseportal.de