Law enforcement officials are seeking individuals who may have relevant information
A vehicle fire in Witten-Mitte, Germany, occurred early Wednesday morning, 5th of June. The incident took place near Bahnhofstraße 52.
Initial investigations suggest that the cause of the fire might be arson. The vehicle involved in the fire was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
The police department of Bochum is leading the investigation, targeting unknown perpetrators in connection with the suspected arson attack on a vehicle in Witten-Mitte. No specific individuals have been publicly named as targets yet.
The fire department attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. The Criminal Investigation Department 11 has taken over the investigation.
Two unknown individuals were seen fleeing the scene of the vehicle fire in an unknown direction. However, the police have not confirmed whether these individuals are suspected of being involved in the fire.
Witnesses are requested to provide statements to the Criminal Investigation Department 11 at the numbers 0234 909-4106 or -4441 (Criminal Watch). The police are also requesting witnesses who called emergency services around 1 a.m. regarding the fire to come forward.
For further inquiries, contact Police Bochum at the telephone number 0234 909-1022 or email [email protected]. The police department's website is bochum.polizei.nrw.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details about the individuals seen fleeing the scene or the exact cause of the fire have been released. This information was originally transmitted by Police Bochum via news aktuell.
