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Pickpockets on the prowl: woman robbed in Gronau supermarket!
On June 15, 2025 there were several thefts in supermarkets in Hildesheim. Information for clarification is requested.
Pickpockets on the prowl: woman robbed in Gronau supermarket!
In the tranquil town of Gronau/Leine there was an unpleasant incident in the local supermarket last Friday. As the News.de Reportedly, a woman had her wallet stolen from her shopping cart between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. The police have already initiated initial investigations and are asking witnesses to report to the Elze police station if they have made any suspicious observations.
The incident is part of a worrying series of thefts in the region. According to the district police, another theft was reported on Friday in a parking lot on Möllenweg. Here, unknown people stole a wallet and keys from an unlocked car between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m WN.de reported. This trend towards thefts has continued over the last few days, as a similar incident occurred in the hypermarket on Ochtruper Strasse around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The police warn about pickpockets
Here, a customer's wallet was stolen directly from her handbag, which was hanging on the shopping cart. The description of the perpetrator, who is said to be around 45 to 60 years old and 1.60 to 1.65 meters tall, suggests that the attack was targeted. She was wearing a gray and green quilted jacket and was carrying a blue tote bag that had a discount store name on it.
The police report that pickpockets are taking advantage of the crowds in supermarkets. Brief contacts or bumps often go unnoticed during the stress of shopping. Given that many hypermarkets do not have video surveillance, it is important to remain vigilant. In the past, over 344,000 cases of shoplifting were recorded in Germany alone, and the number of thefts has increased in recent years, according to statistics from Statista shows.
Safety measures and tips
To protect yourself from possible theft, the police recommend storing valuables in tightly closed inner pockets and keeping money and papers in different pockets. Chest pouches or special inner belt pockets offer additional protection. The position of the bag, which should ideally be worn with the closure side towards the body, also plays a crucial role.
The security situation in Germany remains tense, and despite general prevention of crime, citizens have to be vigilant, especially in busy shops. Police data shows that theft is a serious problem that cannot be ignored. A call for help is being made in Gronau and the surrounding area to prevent further such incidents.