Charging in Vilshofen: Pepper spray used against detective!

Charging in Vilshofen: Pepper spray used against detective!

An incident in the consumer market on the Hösamer Feld in Vilshofen caused excitement last Wednesday. At around 6 p.m., an unknown perpetrator stole and wanted to pass the cash register area without paying. However, the criminal act was discovered by a shop detective who spoke to the thief. In a moment of despair, the perpetrator returned his backpack with the stolen goods, in the value of a medium two -digit euro amount, before escaping.

During his escape, the thief started pepper spray, which led to minor injuries in several passers -by. The fleeting perpetrator joined the passenger side of a white BMW with the official sub-license plate (PA-GL ??). The escape vehicle was controlled by a young woman. Fortunately, the police investigate and asks the population for clues. Witnesses can report on the phone number ✆ 08541/96130 to contribute valuable information. These incidents are reminiscent of similar events, such as an incident in Wiesbaden, where a young person also used irritable gas against a shop detective while trying to escape the arrest. According to [Wiesbadenktakuell], the 15-year-old also used pepper spray and had to answer for shoplifting and dangerous bodily harm.

security situation and shoplifting in Germany

The current incidents, however, represent only the tip of the iceberg, because in recent years there has been an increase in thefts in shops. The recently published [police crime statistics] shows that the figures for shoplifting have dropped in recent years - simple shoplifting by 4.9 percent and severe shop theft of 6.8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023 - however, the situation remains tense. The economic damage to the retail industry is estimated for over two billion euros for 2024.

Despite the declining figures, HDE managing director Stefan Genth warns for caution. He emphasizes that this decline is not a reason for the all -clear and that the politically responsible should not ignore the high numbers. Many dealers shy away from displaying thefts because the bureaucratic effort and the low conviction rate demotivate. Genth therefore calls for changes in the law to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement and to raise the minimum penalty for serious theft offenses.

In these nerve -wracking times, it is more important than ever that both the police and the shops remain vigilant. Security measures in retail and the cooperation of the population with the authorities are crucial to minimize such incidents and to ensure security in our cities.