Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On September 27, a 17-year-old girl was violently robbed in Mechelen by two suspects, aged 24 and 23. She chased them, recovering her backpack but losing her mobile phone. One suspect was arrested, and the other was later caught with the stolen phone during a burglary.
On September 27, a young girl was violently robbed in Mechelen at Hoogstratenplein. According to Dirk Van de Sande from the Rivierenland police zone, two suspects approached her and forcefully pushed her to the ground. This impact caused her physical injuries, although the severity of her condition has not been specified. The suspects then stole her belongings, leaving her shaken and hurt on the street.
What happened during the Mechelen robbery involving a 17-year-old?
The local police are investigating the case and searching for the suspects. Authorities are asking witnesses or anyone with information to come forward, as details about the suspects are still limited. This incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, and the police are working hard to bring the suspects to justice while also, ensuring the well-being of the victim.
It has been said that after being pushed to the ground and robbed, the girl showed great courage by following the two men who attacked her. She was able to get her backpack back from the suspects, but her mobile phone was still missing. During the chase, bystanders who saw the robbery also helped and joined in the pursuit. They quickly informed an off-duty police inspector who was nearby.
The aspiring inspector quickly responded and caught one of the men involved in the theft. A dog patrol unit from the police arrived later and arrested the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody. The investigation is still ongoing as authorities work to recover the girl’s stolen mobile phone and identify the second suspect. The other suspect managed to escape from the police at the time but was caught a few days later during a burglary in La Louvière. The police spokesperson mentioned that the man in his twenties had the 17-year-old victim’s mobile phone with him. The two suspects, a 24-year-old who is in the country illegally and a 23-year-old, were arrested by the investigating judge earlier this week.
