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Masked robber attacks textile store in Erlangen – witnesses wanted!
Masked man attacks a textile store in Erlangen with a weapon. Police are asking for information about the search for the perpetrator.
Masked robber attacks textile store in Erlangen – witnesses wanted!
A masked attack in the heart of Erlangen causes worried faces and shocked minds. On October 15, 2025, around 5:15 p.m., a young man entered a textile store on Odenwaldallee and pointed a firearm at the cashier. Loud in Franconia He demanded cash in a threatening voice, which the employee handed over in a moment of panic. The exact amount the perpetrator stole remains unknown.
Fortunately, the attack went without any physical injuries - both the cashier and another employee escaped with shock. After the attack, the perpetrator fled in an unknown direction. However, search measures that were immediately initiated by the Erlangen City Police Department were unsuccessful, which does not make the situation any less tense.
Description of the perpetrator
The police describe the man they are looking for as a male, between the ages of 18 and 25, with a height of around 170 centimeters and a slim build. At the time of the attack he was dressed in a black hoodie and dark trousers. Witnesses who can provide information about this incident are asked to contact the Central Franconia Criminal Investigation Service on 0911 2112 3333, as already mentioned Northern Bavaria has reported.
It is worth mentioning that the affected business was the victim of an armed robbery in 2019, which further fuels the concerns of local residents. While the Erlangen criminal police take over the investigation and carry out forensic investigation at the crime scene, the population is asked to actively contribute to the investigation. The recurrence indicates that a good hand in on-site security is required.
For the employees and regular customers of the textile store, it is now a matter of getting through the time of uncertainty together and not losing hope for a quick clarification. Police are remaining on the matter and will do everything they can to bring the perpetrator to justice to prevent future incidents.