Wanted: Eyewitness accounts of robbery and theft incident in Recklinghausen, Germany; Polish authorities actively seeking individuals with information.
In a series of unfortunate events, residential and commercial properties in the cities of Recklinghausen and Datteln have been the target of break-ins.
On Wednesday afternoon, a residential building on Straße Im Romberg in Recklinghausen was broken into. High-value watches and jewelry were stolen during the incident. The police are currently investigating, but there is no publicly available information about who committed the crime. Anyone who noticed something suspicious is asked to call the police at Tel. 0800/2361 111.
In a similar incident, a tattoo studio on Kleiststraße in Recklinghausen was broken into. The perpetrators destroyed a glass display case and stole items, including silver badges. The police are hoping for witness tips. If you have any information about suspects or suspicious activity around the studio, please contact the police at the same number.
The resident was at home at the time of the crime, but in another room. It is unclear if the resident was aware of the break-in until it was too late.
In Datteln, a church on Kirchstraße and a tattoo studio were broken into. Unknown perpetrators stole the "tool cart" with equipment from the tattoo studio. At least one unknown perpetrator forced open the apartment door on the 1st floor and searched the drawers in the bedroom. It's possible that the perpetrator may have fled after realizing they were not alone.
The crimes occurred on Wednesday between 8:00 AM and 5:50 PM, with the break-in at the church happening between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. For media inquiries, please contact Annette Achenbach at the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen Press Office at 02361 55 1033 or [email protected].
The police are urging the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. To stay updated on news from the Recklinghausen Police, follow them on various social media platforms and WhatsApp.
