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Restaurant owner, 56, catches thief after dramatic midnight chase in Wiesbaden

Armed with a knife and sheer determination, this 56-year-old owner turned the tables on a thief. How bystanders helped seal the suspect’s fate at dawn.

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2025 November 16 . 5:06 PM

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Restaurant owner, 56, catches thief after dramatic midnight chase in Wiesbaden

A 56-year-old restaurant owner in Wiesbaden apprehended a thief red-handed early Saturday morning (November 15). The suspect, a 48-year-old man, was caught trying to steal from the bar, carrying a full waiter's wallet.

The owner, armed with a knife, chased the thief after he dropped the stolen items and fled. The pursuit ended near Kranzplatz, where bystanders assisted in detaining the suspect until police arrived. The thief had been tampering with the cash register prior to being caught.

The thief was taken into custody by police after the owner and bystanders held him. The incident serves as a reminder for businesses to remain vigilant and for communities to support one another in maintaining safety.