BPOL NRW: Brave Traveler Thwarts Theft - Escapee Thief is Apprehended on Tracks Following the Incident
On August 25, 2025, a theft occurred at Aachen Central Station, Germany, on platform 8. The incident was reported to the Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin at approximately 16:00 hours.
The victim of the theft was quickly located by the officers, and thanks to their quick action, they were able to recover the stolen backpack. The victim noticed the theft and provided crucial information to the authorities.
The apprehended thief was identified as a 32-year-old man from Syria. In addition to the theft charge, the thief was also reported for illegal entry onto the tracks. The suspect was apprehended thanks to the descriptions and direction of flight provided by fellow passengers.
The thief dropped the backpack and fled over the tracks after being approached by the officers. The Federal Police would like to express gratitude to everyone for their active assistance.
For further information, you can contact Christof Irrgang at the Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin, located at Bahnhofplatz 35, 52064 Aachen. The contact number is +49 (0) 241/ 568 37 - 1006. Additional information can also be obtained under this contact address.
The Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin encourages the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities. The incident at Aachen Central Station can be followed on Twitter at @BPOL NRW. Further details about the incident can be found on the website www.bundespolizei.de.
The Federal Police Inspectorate Aachen can be contacted via email at [email protected]. The website provides a wealth of information about the work of the Federal Police in North Rhine-Westphalia. The theft was solved thanks to the courageous cooperation of the passengers at the scene.
