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City Center Witnesses Foil Robbery in Worringer Square; Police Apprehend Suspect with Butterfly Knife

Police officers from the Central Station managed to apprehend a suspect on Thursday night who had earlier threatened a victim with a butterfly knife in an attempt to solicit money. The victim was safeguarded by onlookers, enabling them to contact authorities. The protected individual hails from...

City Center Witnesses Foil Robbery in Worringer Square, Police Apprehend Suspect Equipped with...
City Center Witnesses Foil Robbery in Worringer Square, Police Apprehend Suspect Equipped with Butterfly Knife

City Center Witnesses Foil Robbery in Worringer Square; Police Apprehend Suspect with Butterfly Knife

Last night, a 37-year-old woman from Düsseldorf fell victim to an armed robbery at Worringer Platz. The incident occurred at 22:40, and the woman quickly dialed the emergency number.

According to the police, the suspect is a 30-year-old Moroccan man, known to them, who was armed with an open butterfly knife. The man approached the woman suddenly and demanded cash. Witnesses nearby intervened and pulled the woman away from the suspect.

The man fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by police in the vicinity. A butterfly knife was found near the suspect. The woman was shaken but unharmed.

The suspect, who is homeless, was brought before a judge today. However, there are no available search results providing the name of the judge who held the 30-year-old Moroccan man in custody. The judge ordered the suspect to be held pending further investigation.

At this time, no additional information about the location of the suspect after apprehension or further details about the investigation have been released. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

This incident serves as a reminder to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community.

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