Hamburg: police arrest two suspects in jewellery robbery series
Police have arrested two men in Cologne in connection with a series of jewellery break-ins in Hamburg. Officers found weapons and masks during a vehicle check.
Two suspects arrested in Cologne
Following a series of jewellery break-ins in Hamburg, police have arrested two suspects in Cologne. According to DER SPIEGEL (Justice & Crime), the 18 and 22-year-old men were stopped and provisionally arrested on Wednesday morning in the Dünnwald district during a vehicle and personal search. During the check, officers found two pistols with ammunition and masks in the boot.
Three offences in October
The two men are suspected of being responsible for several break-ins and attempted break-ins in October. On the night of 2 October, unknown individuals in Eilbek rammed a car against the roller shutter of a jeweller's – the attempt failed. Roughly an hour later, a car drove into the entrance of a jeweller's in Barmbek-Nord; the perpetrators entered the sales area, stole jewellery and fled in the vehicle.
Just under two weeks later, on the night of 15 October, the pattern repeated itself in Harburg: a vehicle collided with the entrance area of a jewellery shop. The perpetrators did not gain entry to the shop and fled on foot. Police secured the vehicle.
Flat searched
On Thursday, specialist units searched a flat in Langenhorn and secured evidence, which is currently being evaluated. Investigations by police and the public prosecutor's office continue, particularly regarding possible further suspects.