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Shoplifter at Hamburg Central Station: Arrest warrant and 1.65 per mille!
A 44-year-old was arrested at Hamburg Central Station for theft and an arrest warrant. Further investigations are ongoing.
Shoplifter at Hamburg Central Station: Arrest warrant and 1.65 per mille!
On Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025, a 44-year-old man caused a stir at Hamburg Central Station. At around 10:45 p.m., a store detective observed the German sneaking through a drugstore with an unmistakable plan to steal goods worth around 30 euros. The thief was after wine, razors and groceries and left the checkout area without paying a cent.
But his discreet escape ended abruptly when the store detective was able to find him behind the exit. He determinedly called the federal police, who quickly intervened on site. When the personal details were subsequently checked, it turned out that the 44-year-old man was not only in the firing line because of the theft, but was also wanted by the Hamburg district court with an arrest warrant. Bild reports about the quick arrest and the further investigations that are now coming his way.
Arrest warrant for perfume theft
The man's questioning revealed that he was strongly suspected of stealing perfume from several stores between February and March of this year. The police are talking about a total of four incidents, which are now being included in further investigations. Due to the high risk of escape, a judge ordered pre-trial detention, so that the suspect was transferred to a pre-trial detention center immediately after the police measures. Die Presseportal reports about the special circumstances of the case and the accelerated process of the police measures.
Another hurdle for the man will be the parallel investigation into the theft of low-value items. According to information from the Hamburg Federal Police Inspectorate, the legal situation for the 44-year-old could become even more serious. The topic of alcohol also played a role: a breath alcohol test showed a value of 1.65 per mille. It remains to be seen whether this situation could have any influence on the further proceedings.
Overall, this incident shows that the security situation at Hamburg Central Station is not always relaxed. However, the quick reaction of the store detective and the federal police underlines that thefts are being pursued and punished in order to make the place safer for travelers and visitors.