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Five Youths Rob Man at Gelsenkirchen-Buer Bus Station

Police request witness tips to identify the suspects described as teenagers wearing black.

Overview

  • Police say the victim was waiting for a bus on Springestraße around 6:50 p.m. Saturday when the group demanded his phone.
  • The youths pushed him into a green strip, searched his pockets, and took his wallet while he held onto his phone.
  • Two passersby shouted at the attackers, prompting the group to flee in different directions.
  • Investigators describe the suspects as about 14 to 16 years old with black hair and clothing, four roughly 1.75 meters tall and one about 1.85 meters, with three masked faces and one smaller suspect in a shiny winter jacket.
  • Authorities ask witnesses to call 0209 365 8240 with information, noting recent youth-involved robberies in the city and a recent 'Soko Jugend' control focusing on more than 80 youths.