Thief on the Run: Burglary in Bocholt Results in Abandoned Loot
In the early hours of August 25, 2025, a break-in and theft of a cash register took place in Bocholt, Osterstraße. The incident occurred at 1:15 AM, and the police are seeking more witnesses to provide valuable information about the incident.
The suspect in question is approximately 20 years old, stands at around 1.70 meters tall, and has an athletic build. On the night of the crime, the suspect was dressed in a black hoodie, light jeans, and black shoes.
During the incident, the suspect made a hasty escape on an e-scooter. After a brief pursuit, a witness managed to shout at the fleeing suspect. The suspect dropped the stolen cash register and the scooter before disappearing over a high fence on Pottmeyers Stiege.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bocholt Criminal Investigation Department at (02871) 2990. For media inquiries, representatives can contact the Circular Police Authority Borken. Contact persons include Sandra Biedermann (sb), Leonie Dreier (ld), Markus Huls (mh), Peter Lefering (pl), Thorsten Ohm (to), Muzeyyen Sander (ms), and Tina Schellberg (ts).
For further information, please visit the police department's website at https://borken.polizei.nrw. The initial report of this incident was transmitted via news aktuell.
The police are reminding the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. If you have any information about this specific crime, it is recommended to contact local news sources or the police department for the most current and accurate information.
