Theft in Cologne Central Station: Police are looking for suspects!
Theft in Cologne Central Station: Police are looking for suspects!
Hauptbahnhof Köln, Deutschland - The federal police have published pictures of two suspects who committed theft on July 23, 2024 in Cologne Central Station. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. in the “Master Bock” snack bar. In the theft, a bag was stolen, the content of which had a value of over 26,000 euros. The perpetrators then fled towards Breslauer Platz, such as Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reported.
In order to hold those responsible for accounting, the Cologne District Court approved the public investigation. The descriptions of the two suspects are specific: the first perpetrator is described as male with chin beard and dark hair, dressed in a blue short -sleeved shirt, a dark blue short pants and white slippers. The second perpetrator wore a black cap, glasses and black outer clothing, jeans and black shoes.
appeal to the population
The federal police asks the population to help identify and find the two suspects. Information can be given to the Federal Police Inspection Cologne on 0221 160932000 or via the free service number 0800 6888000. Alternatively, there is the possibility to forward information at every police station, so presseportal.de .
This incident takes place against the background of more frequent crime in train stations and trains. According to Tagesschau , the numbers for violence and theft have risen in German train stations in 2024. Until October 2024 there were around 10,600 assault in train stations and 10,185 thefts, which is a slight increase in comparison to the previous year.
Deutsche Bahn reacts to this crime development with investments in security measures. Every year, over 200 million euros are invested in security technology, and the number of video cameras in train stations and trains was increased greatly to better protect travelers and deter criminals.
In view of the high frequency of the train stations, where around 20 million people are traveling every day, it is essential for the authorities to increase security in public transport and inform the population to prevent crime.Details | |
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