Armed Robbery at Betting Shop in Lemgo

Sun 9th Mar, 2025

Lemgo experienced a troubling incident on Saturday evening when a betting shop on Steinweg became the target of an armed robbery. At approximately 10:15 PM, two masked individuals entered the establishment and threatened the employee with a firearm, demanding the cash from the register.

However, the cash drawer was empty, leading to a brief struggle between the assailants and the staff member. During the altercation, one of the perpetrators managed to seize the employee's wristwatch before both suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The local authorities have urged anyone who witnessed suspicious activity around the time of the incident to come forward. Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the Detmold police department at 05231/609-0.

This account is based on official statements from law enforcement and has been structured to provide a clear overview of the events that transpired.


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