The first robbery occurred around 8:30 PM in a park on Langekade. There, the suspects threatened to stab the victim with a knife if he did not hand over his belongings. This victim, a 15-year-old boy from Brielle, fortunately was not injured.
The second robbery took place shortly after on Krammer. The victim, a 39-year-old woman from Rotterdam, was cycling home. Three boys stopped her on the bike path and forced her to stop. Under the threat of a knife, she had to hand over her belongings. The woman was not injured.
With the help of submitted camera footage from residents, three suspects have been arrested who are believed to be involved in both threats. They are two boys aged 15 and one aged 16 from Brielle.