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Wanted Armed Theft Suspect Arrested After Harassment at Altona Station

Federal police acted on traveler reports to confirm his warrant, resulting in his remand to prison.

Ein Polizeiwagen am Bahnhof Altona (Symbolfoto).
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Overview

  • On Sunday afternoon, travelers at Hamburg’s Altona station reported a drunk man verbally harassing fellow passengers.
  • Federal police arrested the 40-year-old after confirming an outstanding warrant.
  • He had been convicted of armed theft and sentenced to one year in prison.
  • Officers took him directly to a prison facility following the arrest.
  • The swift intervention highlights the impact of traveler reports and law enforcement coordination in apprehending wanted individuals.