Pickpiece caught on the cathedral staircase: police intervene quickly!

Pickpiece caught on the cathedral staircase: police intervene quickly!

In an exciting night on Tuesday (June 3), the Cologne police managed to catch a 22-year-old presumed pickpocket in the act! Thanks to the watchful eyes of the video observers, the man was arrested after trying to speak a 25-year-old woman on the "cathedral staircase" to steal the wallet. The gripping event occurred at 00:45 - the woman noticed the eerie attempt in good time and prevented the theft.

Although the perpetrators tried to flee, they quickly gave themselves off the police. While the 24-year-old accomplice was released after a review of the personal details on site, the 22-year-old had to custody. He is expected to be shown to a judge. The fast reaction of the security forces ensured that potential theft could be stopped at the last second!