Around 01:05 AM, the victim, together with another person, leaves a hospitality venue at Dijkgraafplein. As they get into a car, suddenly two men dressed in black and wearing balaclavas stand by the car. One of the suspects has a firearm, threatens with it, and demands goods. The victim refuses and fights the suspects. During the struggle, several shots are fired, but no one is injured by the bullets. The victim is injured because he is assaulted by the suspects. After the struggle, the suspects flee without taking anything.
The police have started an investigation and ask witnesses to come forward.
Witness appeal
If you have footage from before, during, or after the incident, for example from security cameras, video doorbells, or dashcams in nearby parked vehicles, the investigation team would like to get in touch. If you have also seen or heard anything that could help the investigation, please contact 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000. You can also upload footage via the tip form below.
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Police Force
Source published: 3 February 26
Shots fired during attempted armed robbery at Dijkgraafplein
Gebied: Noord-Holland
When a man is threatened with an armed robbery, a struggle ensues and shots are fired at Dijkgraafplein in Amsterdam. This occurred during the night of Monday, February 2 to Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The victim fought with his attackers, was assaulted and injured. The suspects fled without taking anything. The police are investigating and seeking witnesses and footage.
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