Serious armed robbery at petrol station in Hattingen – police search for suspect
An unknown man robbed a petrol station in Hattingen and stole cash. Police have released a photograph of the suspect and are appealing for information.
Serious armed robbery at petrol station in Hattingen – police search for suspect
An unknown man has robbed a petrol station in Hattingen and stolen cash. The incident occurred in the North Rhine-Westphalian town in the Ennepe-Ruhr district.
The perpetrator threatened staff whilst brandishing an object and demanded the cash takings from the till. Following the incident, he initially escaped undetected. However, a witness observed the fleeing man and alerted the police.
Investigators from the North Rhine-Westphalian police have now released a photograph of the suspect and are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone who can provide information about the identity or whereabouts of the man pictured is asked to contact the officers.
Criminal police are investigating on suspicion of serious robbery. The exact date of the incident and the amount of cash stolen were initially not disclosed.
Source: Police NRW
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