At around 18:25, the explosion occurred. Damage was caused to the door of the house. No one was injured.
The police were able to arrest the minor suspect around 18:35 on Koetelpad in Hoorn, thanks to an alert bystander.
Call for Witnesses
The police are calling on witnesses to come forward. If you have not yet spoken to the police and observed anything between 18:15 and 18:30 on the day of the explosion, or if you saw anything suspicious before or after the explosion at Dr. C.J.K. van Aalstweg in Hoorn, please contact us at 0900-8844 or via the tip form below. Mention case number PL11002025046870. Anonymous reports are also possible via telephone number 0800-7000.
Keep Crime Out of Your Neighborhood
Reporting helps.
- In a suspicious situation, always call 112.
- Information about (the backgrounds of) similar incidents can be reported via 0900-8844.
- If you hesitate to provide information, you can always do so anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem (0800-7000) or through the National Intelligence Team (088-6617734), a department trained in protecting tipsters and informants.
If you commit an explosion, you risk community service or imprisonment. Is it worth it?
As a suspect of an explosion, you risk community service or imprisonment. You will get a criminal record which will affect you, and obtaining a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for an internship or your dream job will also be difficult.