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Civil investigators stop pickpockets in Cologne-Sülz - guests warned!
Cologne police arrest two suspected pickpockets in Sülz after bank surveillance. Witnesses wanted!
Civil investigators stop pickpockets in Cologne-Sülz - guests warned!
In Cologne's Sülz district, an attentive bank employee took a suspected duo of pickpockets to task on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Loud Radio Cologne The employee noticed how the two men, 31 and 39 years old and of Romanian origin, tried to spy on older bank customers while withdrawing money.
Thanks to the bank employee's quick reaction, the police were informed. As a result, the police caught the suspects on Berrenrather Strasse as they tried to escape in their car. When checking the vehicle, officers found several thousand euros and US dollars, which were presumably stolen. An initial investigation also showed that the two people arrested could be connected to at least one other incident on the same day.
Action by civil investigators
The civil investigators from the Cologne police were there in time to investigate the suspicion. How Press portal According to reports, the officers specifically observed the two men as they made suspicious movements near the bank. After being spoken to by a bank employee, the men fled in a car and drove against the one-way street. Civilian forces pursued the vehicle until it was finally stopped.
The two suspects will now be brought before a judge. The investigation is ongoing and police are calling on other witnesses or possible victims to come forward. Anyone who was a victim of theft near the bank on Tuesday can contact the police on 0221 229-0 or by email at poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de.
Pickpocketing in Germany
Pickpocketing is a widespread problem in Germany, as statistics from 2024 show. Almost 107,720 cases were reported, and a high number of these acts involve well-organized, international groups that strike on public transport or at events. According to the website GSG9 These crimes are among the most common forms of crime, along with bicycle thefts and property damage.
Many of the victims often do not notice the theft immediately, which keeps the clearance rate low - only 6.9 percent of cases have been successfully solved so far. The police therefore take preventive measures and educational work very seriously in order to make citizens aware of the dangers of pickpocketing.
In an urban environment it is even more important to remain vigilant and to be mindful of personal values, especially in crowds. Protect your property and stay informed!