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Berlin – Two young men were arrested by police yesterday evening following an armed robbery at a convenience store in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district. The incident, which occurred around 10:00 PM on Schleiermacherstraße, prompted an immediate police response.
Details of the Robbery
According to preliminary police reports, two masked suspects entered the convenience store and threatened the 24-year-old employee on duty. The perpetrators were armed with a pistol and a baton. One of the suspects held the employee on the floor while the second individual emptied the cash register and seized the victim’s mobile phone.
Despite the severity of the threat, the store employee remained physically uninjured throughout the ordeal. After securing the cash and the phone, the suspects fled the scene on a previously stolen motor scooter.
Police Response and Arrest
Following the report of the robbery, officers from a specialized task force (Einsatzhundertschaft) and the local Regional Section 52/53 initiated a search of the surrounding area. The quick coordination between these units led to the successful apprehension of the two suspects, aged 17 and 18, in the vicinity of the crime scene.
Following standard identification and procedural measures, the 18-year-old was released, while the 17-year-old was handed over to the custody of his legal guardians. The investigation into the incident has been transferred to a specialized department within Police Directorate 5 (City).
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the robbery. This incident is part of a series of recent police operations reported across the capital. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses by the responsible specialist commission.
Source: Berlin Police Department
