Who knows this pick -up thief? Public search in Gelsenkirchen

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In Gelsenkirchen, the police have now published search photos of a suspected pickpocket. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, April 20, 2024, has aroused the public's interest and caused the police authorities to actively search for the suspect. According to reports, theft occurred in a discotheque in Ressse, where the injured party lost his debit card without noticing.

The exact circumstances have not yet been completely clear, but the injured party's debit card has been stolen between midnight and 4:32 in the morning. In this time frame, the unknown perpetrator took off money at a machine at the jumping market in Buer with the stolen card. This quick implementation of theft alerted the investigators because the perpetrator apparently used the card very efficiently to obtain cash before the injured party realized his loss.

urgent call for help

In order to track down the perpetrator, the Essen district court approved the publication of the surveillance pictures. This happens in the hope that witnesses or people who may have seen the suspect report. The police clearly pointed out that all information is of great importance to clarify the case.

The investigators ask the population to report every little observation or information. Especially questions like: "Did you notice something in the discotheque on the evening of April 20, 2024?" or "Do you know the man in the pictures?" are of crucial importance for the further course of the investigation. The contact numbers to the police are 0209 365 8112 for the criminal commissioner 21 and 0209 365 8240 for the crime guard.

The search in cases like this shows the increasing effort of the police to include the public in the investigation of crimes. It is known that witnesses often play a crucial role and that the feeling of security of the citizens can be increased if the joint vigilance is sharpened.

The published pictures can be found in the SHOOUT portal of the NRW police and everyone who has information is asked to become active. It is of the greatest importance that citizens feel involved in the security affairs of their city and help to combat crime. Crime concerns all and everyone can be able to contribute to the investigation of offenses.