Police Seek Witnesses After Robbery in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel
Hamburg, January 8 – Police in Hamburg are appealing for witnesses after a local business owner was robbed in the Eimsbüttel district. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon, around 12 p.m., at a premises on Osterstraße, situated between Hellkamp and Schopstraße.
Details of the Incident
According to initial findings from the responsible robbery department, three individuals, who were reportedly guests at the establishment, first engaged in conversation with the 41-year-old female manager. Subsequently, they forcibly took her backpack, which contained the day’s earnings, and then escaped in a waiting vehicle.
Police have described the suspects as men aged between 20 and 25 years old, with a so-called ‘southern’ appearance.
Call for Public Assistance
Authorities have launched an investigation and are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information regarding the suspects or their escape vehicle to come forward. The police are particularly interested in any observations made in the vicinity of Osterstraße, between Hellkamp and Schopstraße, on Wednesday around noon.
The incident has prompted a renewed focus on security in the Eimsbüttel area, with local residents and business owners expressing concern. The police have not yet released further details about the amount of money stolen or any specific descriptions of the getaway car.
Ongoing Investigations
The robbery department is meticulously reviewing all available evidence, including potential surveillance footage from the area. The swiftness of the perpetrators’ actions suggests a degree of planning, though the police have not yet confirmed whether the suspects were known to the victim or if the robbery was a random act.
This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and reporting any suspicious activities to the authorities. The Hamburg police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and business owners in the city.
Source: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/zeugensuche-unbekannte-ueberfallen-lokalbesitzerin-in-eimsbuettel,kurzehh-2152.html
