Arrest made of repeat hardware store burglar following violent pepper spray incident
In a series of disturbing incidents, a 20-year-old suspect has been arrested by the police in Erlangen, Germany, following multiple thefts and pepper spray attacks in local hardware stores.
The drama unfolded on Friday afternoon when the suspect is suspected of stealing a can of tire shine from a hardware store in Erlangen. According to reports, an employee witnessed the theft and alerted the authorities.
The following day, on Saturday, the suspect returned to the same hardware store in Erlangen and committed further acts of theft. This time, the suspect allegedly took various small items from the bathroom department. In a shocking turn of events, the suspect reportedly engaged in a physical altercation with an employee, during which the suspect allegedly sprayed pepper spray at the employee.
This was not the first time the suspect had used pepper spray in such a manner. The suspect is also suspected of two, and according to some reports, even three pepper spray attacks in different hardware stores. The location of the second and potential third pepper spray attack is not specified in the text.
The incident in Erlangen was not the only one linked to the suspect. The police have also reported that the suspect is suspected of three thefts in different hardware stores, including one in FΓΌrth, where the suspect is said to have stolen a hair dryer.
The police arrested the suspect at the scene in Erlangen later on Saturday afternoon. The details of the arrest are not known, but it is reported that the suspect and an employee had a violent physical altercation, with the suspect allegedly punching, kicking, and biting the employee.
The police have not released any further details about the suspect or the ongoing investigation. However, it is clear that the community is relieved that the suspect is in custody and that the series of disturbing incidents have come to an end.
The police are urging anyone with information related to these incidents to come forward and contact the authorities. The safety and well-being of the community is their top priority, and they are determined to bring justice to those affected by these crimes.
