Armed Assailants Tried to Rob Trinkhalle, but the Operator Scared Them Away; Authorities Seek Potential Witnesses.
In Düsseldorf on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, an armed robbery took place at a store kiosk. The perpetrator, who remains unidentified, approached the cash register at around 21:40 and pointed a pistol at the kiosk owner, a 38-year-old individual.
The perpetrator, described as 180 cm tall, wore a dark blue hoodie, black pants, a black cap, and a black mask over his mouth. He also donned black sneakers. He demanded cash and cigarettes, placing a backpack on the counter.
In a surprising turn of events, the perpetrator racked the weapon once, but no shots were fired. The kiosk owner, in a brave attempt to protect themselves, grabbed a bottle and threatened the perpetrator. The perpetrator, seemingly startled, quickly left the kiosk without any loot, leaving the backpack behind.
Initially, the fugitive fled on a bicycle, but he fell and continued his escape on foot. Despite a search, the identity of the suspect remains unknown. The nature of the weapon, according to current forensic evidence, suggests it was likely a blank-firing pistol.
The perpetrator spoke German with a possible Eastern European or Russian accent. No specific information about the fugitive's current whereabouts is provided.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the responsible Homicide Commission 13 of the Düsseldorf Police at 0211-8700.
