
A man was attacked by two individuals while leaving a bar on Place am Boltgen, in a violent altercation which left the victim with mild injuries. The two perpetrators fled the scene with the man’s wallet.
Police launched a search and were quickly able to identify and locate the two suspects. The stolen wallet was found and returned to its owner. During the investigation, police realised they had laid hands on a criminal with a Europe-wide warrant out for his arrest. In addition, the suspect attempted to provide false identification papers. Both men were subsequently arrested by order of the public prosecutor’s office.
Officers conducted further searches at the second suspect’s home, where they discovered other stolen goods, as well as a small quantity of hashish. The suspect had a police protocol drawn up against him as a result.