Man with knife robs Groningen restaurant on Prinsesseweg

A man armed with a knife robbed a restaurant on the Prinsesseweg in Groningen on Monday evening. Police received the report at around 22:05. He walked in, threatened the staff and demanded they put money in a small sports bag.

The suspect left with a small amount of loot. Police say he probably cycled away in a southerly direction, towards the Wilhelminakade. Police are investigating and looking for him.

Description of the suspect

Police description

• Black jacket and black trousers
• Black scarf over his face and a hood over his head
• About 1.65 metres tall, slim build
• Spoke Dutch
• Carried a small black sports bag with drawstrings

Police are asking witnesses, and anyone with camera footage showing the possible suspect shortly before or after the robbery, to call 0900-8844. People who prefer to stay anonymous can report it via Meld Misdaad Anoniem (the anonymous crime reporting line) on 0800-7000.

Police describe the suspect as about 1.65 metres tall and slim, and Dutch-speaking. He wore a black jacket, black trousers, a black scarf over his face and a hood. He carried a small black sports bag with drawstrings.