Burglary at the petrol station: unknown stealing cigarettes in Ratheim!

Burglary at the petrol station: unknown stealing cigarettes in Ratheim!

Heerstraße, 41836 Hückelhoven, Deutschland - Heinsberg (ots)

in Hückelhoven in Westphalia, more precisely in the Ratheim district, there was a remarkable incident in the early morning hours of October 19, 2024. Unknown perpetrators broke into a petrol station on Heerstrasse shortly after 1:49 a.m. These perpetrators obviously wore a targeted procedure for action, as they damaged the front door with a default hammer to gain access. Before you started fleeing, stole cigarettes.

The perpetrators drove away with a striking black Audi sedan without a license plate. Witnesses describe the suspects as about 175 cm tall and around 25 years old. The clothing of the two was particularly striking: during one in long, black pants, the other was dressed in a short trouser and a light t-shirt. These details could be important for the investigation.

theft in Wassenberg

Another incident occurred on the same day in Wassenberg. Here, unknown perpetrators came to a parked BMW vehicle in the dark, which was parked on the street "An der Windmühle". The criminals removed a cover and loosened fastening screws, which held both the front and the rear bumper and the shock absorbers below. These parts were then stolen, which leads to the experts from the criminal police to assume that there is careful planning behind this theft.

Both incidents are part of an unpleasant wave of crime in the region, and the authorities have already started investigations to grab the perpetrator. One focus is on the observations of witnesses who may be able to contribute to the determination of the identity of the suspects.

The police asks for clues to the two incidents, in particular the Audi sedan and to suspect people near the crime scenes. Further updates to the situation are to be expected while the investigation progresses. Details of these burglaries are also expected in the upcoming reports, as reported . .