Brutal attack on a gas station in Kyritz: Police are asking for information!

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There was a serious robbery at a gas station in Kyritz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin. Police are looking for witnesses.

In Kyritz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin kam es zu einem schweren Raubüberfall auf eine Tankstelle. Polizei sucht Zeugen.
There was a serious robbery at a gas station in Kyritz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin. Police are looking for witnesses.

Brutal attack on a gas station in Kyritz: Police are asking for information!

A worrying incident occurred on Thursday evening in Kyritz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin district: A serious robbery at a gas station took the city by surprise. According to reports from DAY24 and MAZ The hooded perpetrator entered the Star gas station on Straße der Jugend around 9:40 p.m., armed with a pistol-like object.

The attack was brutal: the perpetrator threatened the gas station employee, physically injured him with a punch and used irritant gas. This frightening approach is obviously aimed at forcing the cash register to be handed over. After stealing the day's takings, the perpetrator fled the scene on foot. The employee was slightly injured in the attack and required medical treatment.

Call for help

The police have asked for help. Witnesses who have information about the identity of the perpetrator or about his sighting in the city can call 03391 – 354-0 or contact the Brandenburg police via the information portal. The criminal police are investigating aggravated robbery, but the perpetrator has so far remained unknown.

A look at general crime in Germany shows that robbery is a serious problem. How Statista reported, over 38,000 robbery crimes were recorded in 2022, including 628 robberies at gas stations. This shows that such attacks are becoming increasingly relevant in urban and rural areas.

Local residents are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately. Security in Kyritz depends not least on the vigilance of its citizens. Stay safe and pay attention to your surroundings!