Police seek witnesses after cash transporter robbery in Berlin-Lankwitz
Berlin, September 16, 2026 – Following the robbery of a cash transporter in Berlin-Lankwitz in late August, police have appealed for public assistance. Authorities are seeking information that could lead to the identification of the perpetrators and the recovery of the stolen goods, as stated in a joint press release by the police and public prosecutor’s office.
The robbery occurred on August 20 at a supermarket car park on Kaiser-Wilhelm-Straße. The perpetrators stole cash and other valuables. No details regarding the exact value of the stolen items were disclosed.
Transporter abandoned near crime scene
The perpetrators took the transporter but later abandoned it a short distance from the crime scene, near the S-Bahn underpass on Edenkobener Weg. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the perpetrators were armed during the incident, a spokesperson for the public prosecutor’s office confirmed.
An employee of the transport company was taken to the hospital suffering from shock. No further injuries were reported.
Ongoing investigation and public appeal
The Berlin police and public prosecutor’s office are urging anyone with information related to the robbery to come forward. Witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious in the vicinity of the supermarket car park on Kaiser-Wilhelm-Straße or near the S-Bahn underpass on Edenkobener Weg on August 20 are particularly encouraged to contact the authorities. Information regarding the perpetrators or the whereabouts of the stolen cash and valuables is crucial for the ongoing investigation.
This incident marks another challenge for security in the region, highlighting the importance of community cooperation in solving such crimes. The authorities are committed to ensuring public safety and bringing those responsible to justice.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. The police emphasize that any information, no matter how small, could be vital.
Source: https://berliner-abendblatt.de/berlin-news/polizei-sucht-nach-ueberfall-auf-geldtransporter-zeugen-id347909
