Overview

• A man armed with a black short-barreled handgun demanded cash at a Herzog-Georg-Platz betting office around 12:20 p.m. on May 28.
• Officers describe the suspect as a 1.85 m tall, muscular man with a full beard, unruly hair and wearing a black jacket who fled on foot.
• A police helicopter and multiple ground units are scouring Niederbayern in an extensive search operation for the fugitive.
• Authorities have warned the public not to pick up hitchhikers or strangers and to avoid the area until the suspect is apprehended.
• Anyone with information or relevant observations is asked to contact the Landshut police immediately.