Overview
- The robbery occurred on December 8, 2025 at about 19:37 at a petrol station on Heinrichplatz in Gelsenkirchen-Bulmke-Hüllen.
- A masked man threatened a 34-year-old employee with a knife, took cash from the register, and fled toward Bonner Straße when no more money was available.
- Investigators report two accomplices acted as lookouts outside, and the trio had approached the forecourt from Hohenzollernstraße.
- The main suspect is described as 20–25 years old, 1.70–1.75 m tall, wearing a white top under a black down jacket, blue Adidas jogging pants with a Schalke emblem, white socks, black shoes, and black gloves, with his face covered.
- Police urge witnesses to call 0209 365 8120 or 0209 365 8240, noting the employee was treated on site and no arrests have been reported.