Federal police are looking for witnesses for theft in the Gelsenkirchen Central Station

Federal police are looking for witnesses for theft in the Gelsenkirchen Central Station

crime at the main train station: the protection of travelers is on the test bench

Gelsenkirchen (ots)

on May 15, 2024, at around 5:25 p.m., an incident occurred at the Gelsenkirchen main train station, which attracts the attention of the federal police and the public. A woman who was waiting for track 4/5 on the platform was the victim of a theft, in which she was stolen a considerable amount of cash. The previously unknown perpetrator left a worrying feeling of uncertainty among travelers.

the crime and its circumstances

The 45-year-old Ghanaian citizen was on her way to Essen when she was waiting for her train at the train station. After her arrival in Essen, she noticed that her bag was missing with a amount of money of 11,000 euros. The federal police immediately initiated investigations and viewed surveillance videos in which a woman appeared with two children. This penetrated near the bag, searched it and then left the train station at the south exit.

public search and the role of the community

In order to identify the perpetrator, the Gelsenkirchen district court ordered the publication of photographs. This is a valuable step to include the community in the investigative process. The federal police have called on the population to report witnesses who can provide information about the female person in the pictures. There is a description of the suspects: At the time of the crime she was dressed in a white T-shirt, light jeans and white sneakers.

The effects on the community

The incident illustrates the challenges that travelers face in public places such as train stations. Security measures and the awareness of the public are crucial to prevent similar incidents in the future. The federal police appealed to all citizens to be vigilant and report suspicious behavior immediately.

How can you help?

If you have information about the identified woman or your whereabouts, you urgently ask the Federal Police Inspection Dortmund under the free service number 0800/6 888,000 or to another police station. Your help can be an important piece of the puzzle to clarify the case.

The images of the suspects can be viewed under a special link to facilitate the search on the Internet and to actively involve the public in the search.