Overview

• An 18-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after an armed robbery of a 24-year-old in Wendelstein on April 24, 2025.
• Police recovered the stolen smartphone and a realistic-looking firearm from the suspect during the arrest near the crime scene.
• Investigators suspect the same individual of committing another robbery on April 20, 2025, targeting a 28-year-old in Wendelstein.
• A prosecutor-ordered search of the suspect’s residence led to the provisional arrest of five additional individuals and the seizure of further evidence.
• The Schwabach Criminal Police are examining potential links between the detainees and other similar robberies, while the primary suspect faces a judicial review for pretrial detention.