Munich police released surveillance footage on Wednesday to hunt two men suspected of robbing a jewelry store in the Pasing district and fleeing with more than 100,000 euros in cash, gold, and jewelry.
The October 15 raid targeted the shop “Pasinger Gold An- und Verkauf,” according to police headquarters.
Investigators initially suspected a single perpetrator in the immediate aftermath of the violent afternoon holdup. Review of security camera footage later revealed two suspects working in tandem both before and after the crime.
The two men arrived at the store on bicycles and pedaled away in an unknown direction immediately after the robbery, police said. Investigators recovered video showing the pair approaching and leaving the commercial address on two wheels.
Once inside the shop, the robbers tied up a store employee and beat him to secure their loot. The victim sustained bloody wounds on his cheek, forehead, and arm during the attack.
Police described the first suspect as slim, wearing gray trousers, a black hooded sweatshirt, a black baseball cap, white sneakers, and glasses. His accomplice stands about 1.85 meters tall and has a heavy build.
The second man wore a distinctive black Jordan bucket hat, a black hooded sweatshirt, black Jordan sweatpants, and white sneakers. An employee reported that this second suspect spoke German with an Eastern European accent while carrying a white bag with long straps used to stuff gold, money, and jewelry.
The daytime robbery triggered a massive police response across the western neighborhoods of Munich. A police helicopter circled above the Pasing area while more than 15 patrol cars, supported by the Munich deployment squad and police dogs, searched for the fleeing suspects.
The initial search yielded no arrests and authorities called off the intensive sweep after two hours. Investigators continue to analyze the recovered video footage and are asking the public for tips leading to the identification and capture of the two men.
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