Brave women catch bicycle thief in Cologne – police strike!

Brave women catch bicycle thief in Cologne – police strike!

In Cologne, the civil courage and determination of citizens are once again making headlines. On Monday afternoon, July 21st, two women in the city center became a living shield against a suspected bicycle thief. One 31-year-old woman in particular showed remarkable courage when she held the perpetrator who had previously injured one of her colleagues. This comes from a report by ksta.de out.

The two women saw the 38-year-old man trying to break the lock on a bicycle on Willy-Millowitsch-Platz. Despite her speech, he was undeterred and finally picked the lock. When he tried to escape with the stolen bike, the 31-year-old didn't hesitate for long and grabbed him. In a brutal reaction, the perpetrator hit the woman in the chest, causing minor injuries. The women's cries for help eventually aroused the interest of other passers-by, but the man was initially able to escape on foot towards Neumarkt.

Arrest by police

Thanks to the precise description of the two courageous women, the fugitive was quickly tracked down by the Cologne police video control center. Only a short time later, the police found the 38-year-old, who had already been convicted of property crimes, on the mezzanine level of Neumarkt and temporarily arrested him. At the time of the arrest it was already clear that the man would be brought before a judge on Wednesday.

Another encouragement at Cologne Cathedral

But the crimes in Cologne city center are not the only ones in which citizens took active action against crime. A 60-year-old man recovered his stolen bicycle in a similar situation at Cologne Cathedral. After his bike was stolen at the main train station, the person who was robbed left no stone unturned to find the thief. After several visits to the federal police station, he finally caught the suspected thief when he spotted him on his bicycle.

During a verbal argument, the thief refused to go to the police. The 60-year-old showed a great deal of determination when he snatched a gym bag from the man, which ultimately contained the personal details of a 29-year-old man. After another visit to the police station, this time with the suspected thief at his side, the case was solved. In addition, a rapid drug test for the 29-year-old was positive for cocaine. The Federal Police Directorate praised the injured party's dedicated efforts in quickly clearing up the case tag24.de is to be read.

These two incidents show once again how important it is to show moral courage. Whether at Neumarkt or at the cathedral, the people of Cologne will not be intimidated and are ready to work for security in their city. Police continue to advise people to remain vigilant and take bold steps to maintain law and order. Because when citizens take action, trust in the safety of our city remains high.