Market staff and passersby prevent obstinate shoplifter from escaping

According to current knowledge, the woman was observed by a market employee as she put the vodka bottles into a bag. At the checkout, she only wanted to pay for a pack of cigarettes. When she was confronted about the bottles in her bag, she quickly left the store. Two employees followed her and tried to detain her. The woman allegedly resisted vehemently, leading to a scuffle. The accused managed to get into a car in the parking lot, where a man was at the wheel.

An employee of a beverage market and two other witnesses became aware of the incident. With their help, it was prevented that the car could drive off. Shortly afterwards, the accused got out of the car and was held until the police arrived.

After all measures were completed, the 37-year-old was released. She is now being investigated for robbery theft.

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Police Inspection Hildesheim
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