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Food thief in Dresden: 54-year-old flees after failed coup!
On October 28, 2025, a 54-year-old man tried to steal food in Dresden. Investigations have been initiated.
Food thief in Dresden: 54-year-old flees after failed coup!
On October 28, 2025, an incident occurred in the inner old town of Dresden that brought the police to the scene. A 54-year-old man of Algerian nationality tried to steal food worth around nine euros. The situation escalated when two store employees, aged 22 and 40, approached the thief.
The sequence of events was quick and dramatic. After the man put the goods in his bag, he left the store without paying. When approached by the employees, the suspect reacted aggressively by pushing one of the two men aside and running away. The police have already initiated an investigation into theft against the suspect. The egregiousness of the incident reflects a worrying trend identified in a recent study.
Increasing shoplifting in focus
A current study shows that the frequency of shoplifting in German stores is continuously increasing. According to the report by Mirror The increase is so significant that it is reflected in the statistics and increases the concerns of retailers and consumers. In this context, acts like what happened in Dresden are not just isolated cases, but part of a larger social problem.
Police in Dresden are appealing to citizens to be vigilant and report suspicious activity. Such incidents not only bring legal consequences for the perpetrators, but also cause economic damage to the businesses that suffer from the theft.
The investigation is continuing and witnesses are invited to contact police to provide information about the incident. The authorities hope to curb the increase in shoplifting by taking quick and consistent action against such crimes.