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Police Seek Witnesses After Two Overnight Street Robberies in Bremen and Velbert

Investigators report no arrests after initial searches, with only the Bremen case providing a suspect description.

Overview

  • In Bremen’s Huchting district around 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 14, a 57-year-old man was chased and attacked by three youths after leaving tram line 1, and he later discovered his wallet missing.
  • Police describe the Bremen suspects as about 15 years old with short black hair and dark clothing who spoke German with an unidentified accent.
  • At about 4:45 a.m. on Oct. 15 in Velbert, a 57-year-old woman was pushed from behind while loading her car on Von-Humboldt-Straße, and a grey handbag with a heart motif containing cash in the low four-figure range was stolen.
  • Officers say the Velbert attacker fled in an unknown direction and that no usable description is available.
  • Investigations are ongoing following unsuccessful immediate searches, and police are asking for tips at 0421 362-3888 (Bremen Kriminaldauerdienst) and 02051 946-6110 (Polizei Velbert).