Violent robberies in West likely committed by the same men
Two tobacco shops in Amsterdam West were robbed by two young men on Wednesday evening in a series of violent incidents. One store employee was injured and hospitalized, and police believe the same suspects committed both robberies before fleeing on a fatbike.
Police in Amsterdam are investigating two violent robberies at tobacco shops in the city's West district that occurred on Wednesday evening. Authorities believe the same two male suspects, estimated to be between 16 and 20 years old, were responsible for both crimes. The first incident took place on Hoofdweg shortly before 6:00 p.m., where the perpetrators successfully stole goods before fleeing on a fatbike. Only twenty minutes later, a second shop on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg was targeted, though the suspects failed to obtain any loot during this attempt. The pair subsequently escaped toward the Bos en Lommerweg on their fatbike. Both incidents involved threats and violence against store staff, with one employee requiring hospital treatment for injuries sustained. In response to the assaults, local police increased patrols near other area businesses to prevent further attacks. Law enforcement has issued a witness appeal urging anyone with information regarding the suspects to contact them immediately.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
