Cigarette Vending Machine Blown Up in Lippstadt-Cappel
A cigarette vending machine was blown up in Lippstadt-Cappel early Friday morning, around 3:30 AM. Residents of the nearby Böbbingweg heard the explosion. The machine was torn from its mountings and left on the pavement. Witnesses spotted two short individuals near the scene, suspected of fleeing towards Beckumer Straße and Sachsenweg.
The Criminal Investigation Department has taken charge of the investigation. They urge anyone with information about the explosion or the fleeing suspects to come forward. Media enquiries can be directed to Kreispolizeibehörde Soest Pressestelle. Contact the Lippstadt police station on 02941/91000 or any other police station for further information. The head of the press department responsible for media inquiries is Daniel Großert, reachable at 02921 - 9100 5311 or [email protected].
The explosion caused significant damage, with the vending machine left on the pavement. Police are treating this as a serious incident and are appealing for witnesses to help identify the suspects. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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