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Witnesses Sought for Armed Robbery at a Gas Station in Herne

Unidentified assailant attacks gas station in Herne on September 6th, as reported by Bochum Police.

Witnesses needed for a gas station robbery in Herne, as police undertake investigations.
Witnesses needed for a gas station robbery in Herne, as police undertake investigations.

Witnesses Sought for Armed Robbery at a Gas Station in Herne

In a shocking turn of events, the Bochum Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at a gas station in Herne-South, Germany.

The incident occurred on September 6th, at around 21:42, on Bochumer Straße 110. According to the police department's website (bochum.polizei.nrw), the perpetrator threatened an employee with a knife during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a slim man, approximately 182-185 cm tall, with dark eyes and thick, bushy eyebrows. He spoke flawless German and had a very deep, hoarse voice. The man wore a dark mouthguard, a hood to cover his hair, a black hooded jacket with a zipper, and dark jeans.

The police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information they may have about the robbery. Witness statements can be made to the criminal investigation unit at the telephone number 0234 909-8505 or -4441 (Criminal Watch). Alternatively, you can send an email to [email protected].

The responsible criminal investigation unit has taken up the investigation, and the public is encouraged to provide any information they may have about the suspect or the robbery. The immediate area search by the deployed police officers was unsuccessful, and the perpetrator fled the scene on foot in the direction of Graeffstraße after the robbery.

The perpetrator made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, which he placed in a plastic bag. The employee, who is from Flensburg, was on duty at the time of the robbery.

The Bochum Police Department is the authority conducting the investigation. For inquiries, you can contact Duty Officer Marc-André Landsiedel. The police department's contact information is also provided on their website for any other inquiries and providing information.

The police are working diligently to apprehend the suspect and bring them to justice. If you have any information that could help in the investigation, please contact the police immediately.

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