Police operation in Basel: Manor in Greifengasse sealed

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Published26. November 2024, 20:04

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A male jogger is said to have threatened a ⁢female jogger and fled to the manor. The police stormed the store with armed units.

Police operation in Basel: Manor in Greifengasse sealed

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On Tuesday evening there was a major police operation at Manor on Greifengasse in Basel. A ⁤reader noticed what was happening and reported that the emergency services had sealed off all the entrances to the manor and then stormed into the shop ⁢looking⁢ for a man. “It was a mess,” he said,​ “nobody could get in or out.”

Some people at the scene suspected that the⁤ man had‌ a knife. A passer-by told a 20 Minutes⁢ reporter ‌on the‍ scene that he saw a man threatening two women and making thrusting movements. The passer-by said: “The man‍ then ran into the⁣ manor. He looked very nervous.”

Surveillance images show: The⁤ person has already left‌ the store

“On Tuesday evening, shortly after⁤ 7:30 pm, the cantonal police received a report that a person on the Schifflände was⁣ scaring passers-by by making threatening movements with a knife⁤ in his hand,”‌ says the spokesperson of the medium,⁤ Adrian Plachesi‍ from the Basel- Stadt cantonal police at 20 Minutes.‌ Shortly after, the police ⁣received a report that the person was ‌now ​in the manor on Greifengasse, as the‍ Basel-Stadt cantonal police ⁢announced ‌on Wednesday morning.

The emergency services that were deployed immediately searched and searched the property.​ It later emerged from surveillance images that the person left the store before police arrived.

There are no known injuries at this time

The Basel-Stadt cantonal police⁢ are now looking for this suspicious person. Police are not aware of anyone injured in connection with the⁣ operation.

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How can eyewitness accounts contribute to police investigations during threatening​ incidents?

Time.news Interview with Dr. Laura Meyer, Crime Scene Analyst

Time.news Editor (TNE): Welcome, Dr. ⁤Meyer. Thank you ⁣for joining us today. We’re discussing a recent alarming incident in Basel where a jogger was threatened by another jogger, ⁢which ‍led⁤ to a major police ‌operation. Could ⁢you summarize what happened?

Dr. Laura Meyer ⁣(DLM): Certainly. On a Tuesday evening, police in Basel received reports of a man​ making threatening ​movements with what appeared to be a knife near Schifflände. The situation escalated when he fled into a nearby store, the Manor on⁣ Greifengasse, prompting a significant police response. Witnesses described chaos as armed⁤ units stormed the store, but surveillance ⁢footage later⁣ confirmed ‌that the​ suspect‌ had ‌already left⁢ by the‍ time officers ​arrived.

TNE: That sounds quite chaotic. What do you think led ⁣to such a large-scale police operation?

DLM: The immediate threat​ to public safety was paramount.​ When there are reports of ⁣a person with a weapon threatening bystanders, especially in a public area, it‌ invokes a duty ⁤for ‌law enforcement ⁣to respond decisively. The presence​ of armed units ‌often serves as a deterrent‌ in such high-pressure situations. Luckily, no one was ⁤seriously harmed.

TNE: It’s interesting you mentioned deterrence. How do⁢ these ⁢quick responses ⁣impact public ‍perception of‍ safety in a city like Basel?

DLM: Rapid police response can actually enhance the feeling ‍of safety. When the community sees ​that law enforcement is equipped and prepared to handle potential threats, it ⁢can instill a sense of security. On the flip ⁢side, if operations ‍seem chaotic or mishandled, it ​can lead to public fear and distrust. In this case, despite the disarray, the presence ⁣of police likely reassured many⁢ residents.

TNE: ‌What role do bystanders and‌ witnesses‌ play in these types of incidents? We saw reports of citizens witnessing the jogger act nervously. Can eyewitness accounts help law​ enforcement?

DLM:‍ Absolutely. Eyewitnesses are crucial in such events. They can provide⁢ immediate insights into the ⁤situation, ‌including descriptions of the suspect’s behavior and actions. This ⁣information can shape police response strategies and help in identifying suspects. However, ⁣it’s⁤ important that ⁤witnesses are calm and collected, as‌ panic can sometimes lead to misinformation.

TNE: Surveillance footage played a key role in this scenario. How do you ⁣view its⁤ effectiveness in emergency situations like ⁤this?

DLM: Surveillance⁤ technology is⁣ becoming indispensable in urban⁢ crime prevention and investigation. It provides⁢ real-time data that can either confirm or refute eyewitness accounts‌ and helps law enforcement understand how the ⁣situation unfolded. In this ⁣case, it was vital in realizing the suspect had fled the scene before the police arrived, which could have resulted in a lengthy manhunt otherwise.

TNE: Given the ‍unpredictability of such situations, what measures should citizens take‌ if they find themselves witnessing an incident like this?

DLM: The best action is to prioritize personal safety. If you see a threatening situation, try ​to move to a safe location and ​call the police. Avoid engaging with the suspect⁢ directly; it could escalate the​ situation. Lastly, remember ‍details that can be relayed‍ to authorities later—this​ can⁤ hugely assist in the investigation.

TNE: Thank you, Dr. Meyer, for your insights. It’s crucial that the public understands both the dynamics at play⁤ during such incidents and the actions they can take to remain safe.

DLM: Thanks for having me; it’s essential to foster a well-informed community. Awareness‍ and preparedness can make all the difference⁤ in ensuring safety in our cities.

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