Borussia Dortmund - Law enforcement officials disband a group of purse snatchers.
Two young men, aged 20 and 18, found themselves under investigation in November 2023 due to a pattern of cell phone thefts taking place at various drugstores. The help of a specialized officer, known as a "super-recognizer," and surveillance footage from the drugstores helped track down the two skilled offenders.
One of the culprits was eventually identified, unrelated to the initial case but utilizing the same surveillance system. Over a span of time, the police monitored the duo's activities. On 15th April, these thieves struck again, this time making off with ten Borussia Dortmund soccer jerseys, which totalled 1,169.70 euros in value. The police then apprehended the culprits.
They also questioned the offender intensely, granting him bail but setting stringent conditions. Although these conditions were met, he was re-arrested on the 24th of April when he was found to have stolen another phone in a clothing store. The pair was then apprehended at their home address later the same day, where they remain imprisoned.
The investigators from the criminal investigation department praised their efforts, believing that these two perpetrators are likely responsible for more crimes than their current record suggests. Thefts in Dortmund city center could potentially decrease considerably and fewer people are likely to be harassed while shopping.
The information in this article is from official sources and was generated with assistance from AI.
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