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Handbag thieves are up to mischief in Delmenhorst – be careful!
The Delmenhorst police are looking for witnesses after handbag thefts at the weekend. Please call 04221/1559-0 for information.
Handbag thieves are up to mischief in Delmenhorst – be careful!
Handbag thieves were active in Delmenhorst last weekend, which brought the police to the scene. According to that Weser courier A 60-year-old pedestrian's wallet was stolen on Weberstrasse around 6 p.m. on Saturday. The perpetrators, a man and a woman, had previously asked for a cigarette in a typical diversionary tactic.
Almost simultaneously, around 6:35 p.m., a similar incident occurred on Bremer Strasse, where an 82-year-old woman was distracted. While she was distracted, an unknown assailant stole her purse from an unlocked car. The Delmenhorst police are concerned about these incidents and are asking the public for any relevant information by calling 04221/15590.
The situation escalates
The thefts in Delmenhorst are not isolated cases. On March 1, 2025, an 84-year-old woman was the victim of a handbag robbery on Friedrich-Ebert-Allee. At around 1:00 p.m., a suspected male perpetrator reached into her handbag and stole the wallet, which was later found near the crime scene, but without the EUR 500 cash inside. The perpetrator fled on foot towards Bremer Straße. The victim was uninjured and received support from a witness who witnessed the incident Press portal reported.
The description of the perpetrators suggests that they may be the same or similar people. The fugitive man was between 170 and 180 cm tall, had a normal build, was wearing a black jacket and gray trousers and had a hood over his head. The police are urgently looking for further witnesses who can provide information about these incidents.
Call for vigilance
In light of these incidents, the public is asked to pay particular attention to their personal belongings and immediately report any suspicious situations to the police. Delmenhorst has established itself as a quiet town, but the current series of handbag robberies could disturb residents from their usual security.
Stay alert and protect your valuables! The Delmenhorst police are grateful for information and offer support at any time to maintain the feeling of security in the city.