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Berlin Supermarket Robbed with Deodorant Spray, Two Employees Hospitalized

A man targeted a discount store in Berlin-Wittenau, injuring a 59-year-old employee and leaving a 26-year-old colleague in shock before fleeing with cash.

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Overview

  • The robbery occurred on Friday evening, April 25, 2025, at a discount supermarket on Oranienburger Straße in Berlin-Wittenau.
  • The perpetrator sprayed deodorant into the face of a 59-year-old female employee, causing eye irritation that required hospital treatment.
  • A 26-year-old male employee was also hospitalized after experiencing shock from the incident.
  • The suspect stole cash from the open register and fled the scene; police are actively investigating the case.
  • This is the latest in a series of violent robberies targeting discount stores and supermarkets across Germany in recent months.