The police are looking for witnesses: Armed robbery at a supermarket in Freising
An unknown individual robbed a supermarket in Freising, Germany, on Saturday evening, stealing a large sum of cash at gunpoint.
On Saturday evening, a supermarket in Freising, Germany, was the scene of an armed robbery, as reported by the police press office of Upper Bavaria North. The incident occurred shortly after closing time around 8 PM when a man entered the store on Bahnhofstrasse and brandished a firearm at the employees in the office. He demanded cash from the registers and the safe, ultimately making off with several thousand euros. Fortunately, no one was injured during the robbery, but the suspect managed to escape and remains unidentified.
Law enforcement initiated a search immediately after the incident; however, it yielded no results. The police are appealing for witnesses, particularly because the robber was masked, leading to only a vague description being available. The description indicates that he is slender and was wearing black sports attire at the time of the crime. This lack of detail presents challenges for the police as they work to find and apprehend the suspect.
The robbery has raised concerns in the local community, particularly regarding safety in public spaces after business hours. Supermarket owners are likely reassessing their security measures following this alarming incident, as residents and business operators seek greater assurance that they can conduct their activities without fear of violent crime. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation and potentially prevent further incidents of this nature.