Shots Fired During Robbery Near Berkel Bridge in Stadtlohn, Germany

Police are appealing for witnesses after two young men were threatened and a jacket was stolen during a robbery near the Berkel bridge in Stadtlohn, Germany.

The men were walking along Uferstraße toward Losbergpark around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31, when they encountered approximately 20 people, many wearing face coverings.

Police said members of the group demanded money. One suspect fired several shots into the air with what appeared to be a blank-firing pistol.

When the victims said they had no cash, the suspect demanded one man’s jacket. He handed it over, and both victims were then able to leave.

The stolen item was a black Zavetti Canada bomber jacket with light-coloured fur around the hood and a damaged seam near the waist exposing white lining.

The main suspect was described as approximately 18 to 20, with curly brown hair, a thin black jacket and jeans. A cloth covered his mouth.

Witnesses can contact Borken criminal investigators on 02861 9000.