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Joint statement issued by the Prosecutor's Office of Duisburg and the Police Department of Wesel - Dinslaken County

Police Department of Wesel-Dinslaken: On Tuesday evening at approximately 6 pm, two females were caught stealing merchandise from a...

Duisburg Prosecutor's Office and Wesel - Dinslaken County Police Department have issued a joint...
Duisburg Prosecutor's Office and Wesel - Dinslaken County Police Department have issued a joint press statement together

Joint statement issued by the Prosecutor's Office of Duisburg and the Police Department of Wesel - Dinslaken County

In an unexpected turn of events, a shoplifting incident occurred at a grocery store on Hans-Böckler-Straße in Dinslaken, Germany, on Tuesday evening at around 6 pm. According to reports by news aktuell, the incident was witnessed by the branch manager who promptly confronted the suspects.

The suspects were identified as two women, one aged 18 and the other 30. The 30-year-old woman is known to reside in Duisburg, while the 18-year-old does not have a fixed residence in Germany.

Upon confrontation, the suspects were escorted by the branch manager to the staff office. The 18-year-old woman was initially taken into custody by the police officers present at the scene.

The stolen goods have not been specified in the available sources. However, it is confirmed that the women made off with items without paying for them, committing the act of shoplifting.

Following consultation with the Public Prosecutor's Office in Duisburg, the 18-year-old was released. Both women are now facing charges in connection with the incident.

The Circles Police Department Wesel is handling the investigation. For more information, media representatives can contact the Press Office of the Circles Police Department Wesel. Their contact details are as follows:

For updates on the case, you can visit the official website of the Circles Police Department Wesel at https://wesel.polizei.nrw.

The 30-year-old woman's identity, as well as the specific details of the stolen goods, have not been disclosed in the available sources. The public is reminded to respect the privacy of those involved and to await further official updates on the case.

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