Two men in Essen: repeated theft in the drugstore

Two men in Essen: repeated theft in the drugstore

Essen - Weeze

In the afternoon of August 18, Essen Central Station experienced an unexpected criminal activity. Two men, a 39-year-old and a 45-year-old, are suspected of having repeatedly stolen in the drugstore within a short time. The federal police were immediately made aware of the two and was able to intervene within a short time.

at 3:15 p.m., federal police officers patroyed in the main station in Essen when an attentive employee of the drugstore pointed out the officials to the 39-year-old. The latter had entered the business right in front of his nose. At the same time, the 45-year-old was still inside the shop, where he wanted to leave the branch with a backpack, packed with 13 hair shampoos. The stolen thief, worth 77 euros, could be handed over to the shop detective undamaged.

repeated act and clarification through video evaluation

An evaluation of video surveillance revealed that the 39-year-old had put the care products into the backpack of his accomplice, just before they wanted to flee. The determination also showed that the duo had already used a similar stitch 1.5 hours earlier to steal goods worth around 80 euros. This continued crime indicates that they finance their livelihood through their thefts - a widespread phenomenon that repeatedly makes headlines.

After the federal police caught the two Georgian citizens, they were brought to guard. While the identity of the 45-year-old, living in Weeze, quickly clarified and the release was made possible, the situation looked different for the 39-year-old. This could not prove a permanent residence and also stayed in Germany.

legal consequences and quick decisions

Because of his history and the circumstances, a prosecutor decided to initiate an accelerated procedure against the 39-year-old. After a medical examination, he was transferred to the custody of the Essen police. These decisions show the strict measures that are used with repeated theft, especially if suspects do not adhere to the legal requirements.

The federal police have now started investigations into theft of the crime. This not only underlines the urgency of combating crime in the train stations, but also the susceptibility of such crimes in lively public areas, where people are often distracted and less attentive.

In times when thefts increase in retail transactions, it is particularly important that the law enforcement authorities are quickly acting and are able to hold perpetrators into account. The federal police and other security organs are required to develop clear strategies for prevention and reaction to such offenses - for the good of the dealers and honest customers.

an insight into the situation of the perpetrator and society

The action also raises an interesting question: What does men lead in such a desperate situation that they choose the theft? The circumstances that lead to such acts are often complex and are in the shade of social and economic challenges. It is not only a case of crimes, but also an indication of the realities of life that some people experience. So the topic remains not only a police, but also a social. It requires a way to address the underlying causes in order to counteract the repetition of such incidents and to find long -term solutions.

The social effects of shoplifting

shoplifting not only has immediate financial consequences for the retailers concerned, but also far -reaching effects on society as a whole. The average losses due to shop theft in Germany amount to several billion euros annually. These losses force many retailers to increase prices, which ultimately benefits consumers. Smaller shops are often affected by shopiebles because they have fewer resources available to implement security measures.

Another aspect is the criminalization of certain population groups. It is often assumed that shopiezes act out of economic hardship, which leads to a discussion about poverty and social justice. Society is therefore required to find solutions, to combat crime and the underlying causes instead of just reacting to the symptoms.

legal situation and prevention measures

In Germany, shop theft in accordance with Section 242 of the Criminal Code (StGB) is a crime that can be punished with imprisonment up to five years or a fine. In recent years, however, the case law in Germany has increasingly pointed out the need for prevention measures and a differentiated handling of first -time offenders.

Some retailers are increasingly implementing technologies such as video surveillance and electronic goods security systems to prevent thefts. In addition, there are initiatives that perpetrators want to rehabilitate instead of pursuing them exclusively. Programs for reintegration and training could be more effective in the long term to reduce the risk of relapse and to relieve society as a whole.

For the current situation in Essen Central Station, in which the duo apparently acted from financial hardships, these measures could be particularly relevant. The federal police have not only initiated legal steps here, but also raised awareness of the underlying social aspects.