Armed robber targets Spätkauf in Berlin-Kreuzberg, escapes with cash and cigarettes
An unknown man robbed a late-night convenience store on Zossener Straße in Berlin-Kreuzberg on the evening of Friday, 14 August 2026, pointing a firearm at the employee and fleeing with cash and cigarettes in a car.
Armed robbery on Zossener Straße
An unknown man robbed a Spätkauf, a late-night convenience store, in Berlin-Kreuzberg on the evening of Friday, 14 August 2026. According to several witnesses, the perpetrator pointed a firearm at the store employee and demanded cash and cigarettes. Police confirmed the incident took place at a shop on Zossener Straße.
The employee complied with the demands, handing over money along with several packs of cigarettes. The robber then fled the scene unrecognized, escaping in a car with his loot. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Police investigation underway
Authorities are currently evaluating video and audio recordings captured by the store's surveillance technology. The police have not yet released a description of the suspect or details about the vehicle used in the escape. The identity of the perpetrator remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
All three reports covering the incident draw on the same dpa wire service dispatch, and no additional details about the suspect, the amount taken, or potential leads have been made public as of Saturday, 15 August 2026.
