Brutal attack on petrol station in Kyritz: Police asks for clues!

Brutal attack on petrol station in Kyritz: Police asks for clues!

A worrying incident occurred on Thursday evening in Kyritz, district of Ostprignitz-Ruppin: a severe robbery on a petrol station takes the city in suspense. According to the reports of tag24 and MAZ the hooded perpetrator entered the star petrol station on the Road of the Youth around 9:40 p.m., armed with a pistol-like object.

The attack was brutal: the perpetrator threatened the petrol station employee, physically injured him with one fell swoop and used irritable gas. This terrifying approach obviously aims to force the cash register. After capturing the daily income, the perpetrator fled from the crime scene on foot. The employee was slightly injured in the attack and had to be treated by a doctor.

call for help

The police asked for help. Witnesses who have information about the identity of the perpetrator or to view its viewing in the urban area can report on 03391-354-0 or contact the Brandenburg police. The criminal police investigated because of heavy robbery, but the perpetrator has so far remained unknown.

A look at general crime in Germany shows that predatory crimes are a serious Problem. As Statista , over 38,000 predatory offenses were recorded in 2022, including 628 attacks on petrol stations. This shows that such raids in urban and rural areas are of increasing relevance.

The local population is asked to be attentive and to report any suspicious activity immediately. The security in Kyritz depends not least on the vigilance of the citizens. Stay safe and pay attention to your surroundings!