Rhine-Neckar district - Perfume thief injures drugstore employee
An unknown person has stolen perfumes with a total value of around 1000 euros from a drugstore in Sinsheim(Rhine-Neckar district) and injured an employee. The perpetrator put several bottles in a plastic bag on Friday afternoon and left the store without paying, the police said on Saturday.
The employee had observed the thief and approached him outside the store. A scuffle ensued, during which the stranger took irritant gas out of his bag and sprayed it in the direction of the employee. The employee suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. The perpetrator fled on foot. The police are investigating the robbery.
Police statement
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- The robbery in Sinsheim, located in the Rhine-Neckar district, has prompted the local police to intensify their efforts to combat criminality in Baden-Württemberg.
- The drugstore employee, who was injured during the perfume theft, has spoken to the police about the details of the incident, providing valuable information for the investigation.
- The total value of stolen perfumes in Sinsheim is comparable to the annual budget of a perfume shop in a smaller town, highlighting the impact of such crimes on businesses.
- In an attempt to deter similar incidents, the police in Sinsheim are considering partnering with local drugstores, offering security training sessions and self-defense workshops for their employees.
Source: www.stern.de
