Skip to content

In the failed attempt of a handbag heist, two hamburgers were taken instead.

Report on police incident 'POL-S': Following an unsuccessful purse theft, two burgers were ultimately stolen as the perpetrators fled, according to the Stuttgart police report.

In the wake of a failed handbag heist, two burgers were subsequently swiped.
In the wake of a failed handbag heist, two burgers were subsequently swiped.

In the failed attempt of a handbag heist, two hamburgers were taken instead.

Stuttgart, October 12, 2025 — The Police Headquarters Stuttgart has confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old man in connection with a theft that occurred at Stuttgart-Central on Saturday morning. The man is suspected of stealing a bag containing two burgers from a woman of the same age around 05:10.

According to the police report, the man initially attempted to steal a wallet from a 19-year-old but failed. In a bid to compensate for his failure, he threatened the young man with a pair of scissors before fleeing the scene. However, he was not successful in his second attempt either, as he was apprehended by police officers shortly afterwards on Königstraße.

The Police Headquarters Stuttgart Press Office can be contacted at 0711 8990-1111 during office hours (Monday to Friday, 06:30 to 18:00). For press-related inquiries, the email is [email protected]. Outside office hours, the contact number is 0711 8990-3333 and the email is [email protected]. The Press Office's official website is www.presseportal.de, in addition to the main police website www.polizei-bw.de.

The police have completed their measures and have released the man after the arrest. The man's name is not available in the search results, but a 23-year-old man was arrested by Stuttgart police in a related robbery case around the same time frame.

The Police Headquarters Stuttgart urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Police Headquarters Stuttgart Press Office or your local police station.

The police would like to remind the public that theft is a serious offence and anyone found guilty will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The police are committed to maintaining law and order in the city and will continue to take swift action against criminals.

The police would also like to take this opportunity to remind the public to be cautious when in public places, especially at night or in poorly lit areas. It is always advisable to keep a low profile and avoid carrying large amounts of cash or valuable items.

The police would like to assure the public that they are doing everything in their power to keep the city safe and are working tirelessly to combat crime in all its forms. The police are always here to help and protect the citizens of Stuttgart, and they encourage the public to work with them to create a safer city for all.

Read also:

Latest