Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Last Monday on 14th October, a shop assistant at a store on Hombeeksesteenweg saw a thief stealing. An off-duty police officer helped catch the 39-year-old man, who is staying in the country illegally. He’s now in jail.
Last Monday on 14th October, a shop assistant at a department store on Hombeeksesteenweg saw someone stealing. The assistant noticed suspicious actions that showed items were being taken. When people in the store started to make noise, the thief realized they were caught and tried to run away.
How did an off-duty officer handle a theft in Mechelen?
A police officer who was off-duty and shopping at the store saw the chaos. He quickly jumped in to help, chasing after the person trying to escape. His quick response prevented the theft from worsening and helped to handle the situation effectively.
The policeman caught the man, but his action led to a fight in the supermarket parking lot. The officer got minor injuries, and a parked car was damaged. Soon after, other police arrived and arrested the man, who is 39 years old and staying in the country illegally. The judge has decided that he will stay in jail for now.
