Masked Group Flees Empty-Handed After Armed Robbery at Ansbach Clothing Store

Five to six masked individuals attempted a robbery in Ansbach, fired a shot, and fled without any money; police continue their search.

The robbery occurred on Saturday evening, January 4, 2025, at a clothing store in the city center of Ansbach, Germany.
Five to six masked suspects entered the store and demanded cash from staff during the incident.
A shot was fired, believed to be from a blank-firing gun, causing no serious harm but leaving one employee with minor injuries.
The suspects fled the scene without obtaining any money, and their whereabouts remain unknown despite extensive police efforts, including the use of a helicopter.
Authorities are appealing to witnesses, particularly customers who left the store during the robbery, to provide any information that could assist the investigation.