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Two Street Robberies in Chemnitz Hours Apart as Police Investigate

Detectives are pursuing early leads following a brief juvenile detention in the city-center case.

Overview

  • On Monday around 8:25 p.m., a group of eight confronted a 17-year-old in the Gasse 'Am Rathaus,' demanded cash, snatched his e‑cigarette, and struck him as his 15-year-old companion was held.
  • Police shortly afterward detained a 15-year-old who had the stolen e‑cigarette, then released him to his guardians on the public prosecutor’s order.
  • Early Tuesday on Sonnenberg’s Zietenstraße, a trio fought with a 23-year-old who was reportedly slightly injured with a knife before his wallet was taken.
  • The attackers in the Sonnenberg case fled with a high three‑digit sum, and the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
  • Investigations into both incidents are underway, and officers are following initial leads to identify additional suspects.