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Gunman Robs Hamburg Fast-Food Restaurant in Pre-Dawn Raid

Police launched a manhunt after the 3:48 a.m. heist, which has compounded a series of armed robberies testing Germany’s emergency response

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Ein Schild von Burger King in Hamburg (Symbolbild).
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Overview

  • An unidentified man entered a Tonndorf fast-food restaurant at 3:48 a.m. on June 7 wielding a firearm
  • He threatened multiple customers, stole a moderate sum of cash and escaped without injuring anyone
  • Hamburg police initiated an immediate search for the suspect but have not made any arrests
  • The latest incident follows a string of armed robberies since October 2024 targeting stores, gas stations and eateries across Germany
  • Authorities are appealing to the public for information as investigations continue and emergency services remain under pressure