Thief caught red-handed stealing fragrances from store receives two reports of wrongdoing

On Monday, August 25, 2025, a 40-year-old Hagen resident was charged with two criminal offenses. The charges were related to the theft of perfume from a drugstore in Hohenzollernstraße, Hagen-City Center.

According to the Hagen Police, the theft occurred at approximately 11:10 AM. The man entered the store, took items from the display, removed security tags, and placed the perfume in his bag. After passing the cashier, an employee confronted the thief and alerted the police.

During the investigation, the Hagen Police found the suspect to have a one-handed knife in his bag. This discovery led to the initiation of a criminal investigation for the previous offense as well. The employee recognized the 40-year-old from video footage and revealed that he had also stolen perfume worth over 240 euros on Saturday.

The Hagen Police have taken necessary actions, seizing the knife and filing a criminal charge for shoplifting with a weapon. The name of the individual is not disclosed in the available police report, but details of the crimes are provided.

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If you have any queries or need further information, you can contact the Hagen Police Press Office via phone at 02331 986 15 15 or send an email to [email protected]. Additionally, a WhatsApp Channel is available for the Hagen Police at https://url.nrw/WhatsAppPolizeiNRWHagen.

The Hagen Police are committed to maintaining the safety and security of the city and will continue to investigate such incidents to ensure justice is served.

Thief caught red-handed stealing fragrances from store receives two reports of wrongdoing