In supermarket produce section: Unknown teenagers choke and rob 11-year-old
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- - Two unidentified teenagers allegedly choked and robbed an 11-year-old boy in the produce section of a supermarket in Langenau, Germany.
- The victim was first approached in the parking lot and asked for money, then choked inside the store while his money was taken.
- Police are seeking witnesses to the Wednesday incident.
Langenau, Germany โ Police are searching for two unidentified teenagers who allegedly choked and robbed an 11-year-old boy in a supermarket in Langenau, located in the Alb-Donau district. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with the victim reportedly approached by the suspects in the supermarket parking lot.
The teenagers initially demanded money from the boy. When he refused and entered the supermarket, the assault escalated. According to police reports, one of the youths choked the victim in the produce aisle while the other threatened him with physical violence. During the altercation, the money the boy was holding was forcibly taken.
Authorities have not disclosed the amount of money stolen. It remains unclear whether any customers witnessed the attack. Following the robbery, the two alleged perpetrators fled the scene.
Law enforcement is appealing to the public for any information regarding the incident and is asking potential witnesses to come forward.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.