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Wanted: Picture Evidence of Car Thief in Gelsenkirchen

Law enforcement in Gelsenkirchen are scrutinizing CCTV footage in a bid to identify a suspect who is believed to have shattered a car window and made off with a bag in the Horst area.

Wanted: Image-provided auto burglar from Gelsenkirchen
Wanted: Image-provided auto burglar from Gelsenkirchen

Wanted: Picture Evidence of Car Thief in Gelsenkirchen

In the heart of Gelsenkirchen, a car window smashing and theft incident took place on Monday, April 7, 2025, at approximately 11:40 AM. The incident occurred on Schlossstraße, as a suspect shattered the passenger window of a parked vehicle and stole a shoulder bag from the passenger seat.

The Gelsenkirchen Police are seeking public help in identifying the man suspected in this incident. The District Court of Essen has ordered the release of the footage for public assistance, which was captured by a nearby surveillance camera. Images of the suspect can be viewed on the North Rhine-Westphalia Police's wanted persons portal at this link.

The person identifiable in the wanted images of the fugitive sheet is not explicitly named or described in the provided search results. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted to Criminal Commissioner 22 at 0209 365 8212 or the Criminal Watch at 0209 365 8240.

This article was created with AI from presseportal.de. The suspect's identity remains unknown, but the public's help could be crucial in bringing the perpetrator to justice. If you have any information, please contact the authorities immediately.

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