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Three individuals apprehended for pilfering copper wiring on business grounds

Arrests in Dortmund: Yesterday afternoon, three individuals were apprehended by the Dortmund Police, as referenced by case number 0765.

Company Premises Theft: Three Suspects Apprehended for Stealing Cable Goods Inside the Compound
Company Premises Theft: Three Suspects Apprehended for Stealing Cable Goods Inside the Compound

Three individuals apprehended for pilfering copper wiring on business grounds

In an incident observed through CCTV, three individuals were apprehended on September 3 in Dortmund-Brackel for attempting to steal cable materials from a company's premises.

The theft occurred around 1:30 PM, with the suspects gaining unauthorized access to the premises using a white van. The van, along with the suspects' mobile phones, were seized as evidence.

The suspects, a 38-year-old from Herne, a 20-year-old from Bochum, and a 16-year-old from Herne, were previously known to the police for similar offenses. After identification, they were arrested by officers on the company's premises.

However, there is no specific publicly available information linking these individuals directly to organized crime groups or a criminal gang in Dortmund. Nevertheless, Dortmund is known for significant organized crime activities, including international drug trafficking and money laundering, which are major concerns for local police.

The suspects were loaded with cable materials from a metal scrap container during the theft. The incident was reported by an alert employee of a security service.

Further investigations into a possible organized crime involvement are ongoing. Journalists with inquiries can contact Polizei Dortmund at the following contact information:

  • Luca Bluethgen, telephone number 0231/132-1039
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Police's Dortmund website

Police Dortmund originally transmitted this information via news aktuell.

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