paroolNov 9, 2026, 09:07

Man robs pub in Amstelveen and takes contents of slot machines: ‘He was very aggressive’

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Amstelveen after threatening a pub owner and stealing cash from six slot machines. The suspect became aggressive when the owner struggled to provide change, leading to a police search involving a helicopter.

A 36-year-old man was arrested on Sunday evening following an aggressive armed robbery at a local pub on Amsterdamseweg in Amstelveen. According to the owner, the suspect initially appeared to be settling a bill but became hostile when she did not have enough change. After the owner returned from a nearby establishment with the correct amount, the man threatened her and forced her to open six slot machines. He then fled the scene with the cash contents of the machines.

A customer who witnessed the altercation alerted the police, prompting an immediate search operation that included a police helicopter. Authorities quickly located the suspect, an Amstelveen resident, in the immediate vicinity of the pub. The man was taken into custody on suspicion of robbery with violence and remains in detention as the investigation continues.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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