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Gas station in Hanover attacked – police are looking for perpetrators!
Robbery at a gas station in Hanover: Two masked perpetrators threatened the employee with a knife and fled. Advice requested.
Gas station in Hanover attacked – police are looking for perpetrators!
In Hanover, more precisely in the Vahrenheide district, there was a robbery at a gas station on Christmas Eve that shocked the region. Loud NDR The crime occurred on the morning of December 24, 2025, when two masked men, approximately 17 years old, threatened the employee with a knife and demanded cash. Miraculously, the employee was uninjured after she quickly alerted the police.
The perpetrators, who fled with cash, were described as slim and brown-haired, between 1.70 and 1.80 meters tall. Their clothing consisted of black sweatpants, black hooded jackets and white shoes, and they wore masks to hide their faces. Despite an intensive police search, the criminals managed to escape undetected. Information from the public is urgently requested; The police in Hanover can be reached on (0511) 109 55 55.
The location of gas station robberies
This incident is part of a worrying series of robberies at gas stations. According to one Statista analysis, numerous cases have been documented in Germany over the years, which underlines the fragility of security in public institutions. The data shows that gas stations are frequently the target of robberies, which is very worrying not only for employees but also for customers.
Context of violence against police officers
A particularly tragic attack occurred on August 21, 2025 in Saarland, where a police officer was seriously injured and ultimately killed during an operation. The 34-year-old was shot during a robbery at a gas station by an 18-year-old perpetrator who had previously robbed the business with a cutlery knife. These incidents show how dangerous the job of police officers can be in such situations and how quickly things can escalate when criminals are cornered says Mercury.
The tense conditions and the increasing level of crime, especially in gas station robberies, require urgent solutions and a rethinking of security and prevention. Police are appealing to citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious sightings immediately to ensure everyone's safety.