Police ask for help: two women wanted after theft in Bous!

Police ask for help: two women wanted after theft in Bous!

On March 26, 2024, a theft occurred at the NKD branch in Bous, in which two unknown women were recorded as suspects. The incident took place between 12:30 and 12:45 p.m. While one of the perpetrators, around 29 years old, spoke to and distracted the victim, the second perpetrator stole the wallet from the woman's shoulder bag. She only discovered the theft on the way home. The police have initiated a public search for the two women and released the photographs from the store's video surveillance system in order to obtain further information. The Bous police are asking for help and encouraging the public to contact (06831)9010 or via the online station of the Saarland State Police Directorate. These types of manhunts are important to hold those responsible accountable, especially after legal hurdles had to be taken into account in protecting the privacy rights of suspects. In this context, the police initially use internal investigative methods such as video evaluations and witness interviews before initiating a public search.

The description of the two perpetrators could help the public to identify them: Perpetrator 1 has reddish-brown, straight hair that she tied in a ponytail and was wearing an olive green parka, light blue jeans and a blue and white gym bag with anchor symbols. The second perpetrator, also around 29 years old and slim, has long, curly dark brown hair. She was dressed in black leggings, a beige trench coat, white sneakers and a black and white scarf.

Theft in the Workplace: A Serious Problem

Parallel to the retail incidents, another report highlights the challenges associated with theft. In many companies, tools, materials and cash regularly disappear from the coffee cash register. An entrepreneur suspects one of his employees and is forced to install a video camera to collect evidence. However, the use of cameras in the work environment raises legal problems. Attorney Jonas Krainbring emphasizes that the use of videos should only be done with sensitivity and legal expertise, as incorrect handling can have serious consequences. Two judgments illustrate this problem: In one case, an employee was terminated without notice, but the termination was declared invalid because the video material could not be used.

Another ruling made it clear that secret, preventative video surveillance is inadmissible. In this case, an employee was accused of stealing 500 euros from the safe, but the court rejected the video recording as evidence because it disproportionately violated the employee's personal rights. Employers must ensure they obtain evidence legally for use in court. This also means that searches, for example of lockers, may only take place in the presence of the affected employees. Bag checks are legitimate under certain conditions as long as they are not discriminatory.

Overall, the two incidents - the theft at the NKD branch in Bous and the challenges in the area of ​​video surveillance in the workplace - clearly show that there is a growing problem with theft in both retail and companies. The legal framework and the protection of personal rights are crucial in order to deal appropriately with such situations.