23 Jul, 14:10··

Woman Faked Pizza Order to Call Police

FAZ

An 18-year-old woman in Gelsenkirchen reported sexual harassment. She called the police pretending to order a pizza. The police quickly realized she needed help.

The woman contacted the police using the emergency number. She used a pizza order as a way to avoid the taxi driver hearing her distress. A police officer recognized that she was in a difficult situation. The police started a criminal investigation because of her unusual call. This case highlights a creative way to seek help in an emergency.

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Highlights

Woman Reported Harassment as Pizza

An 18-year-old woman in Gelsenkirchen reported sexual harassment by a taxi driver.

Pizzas Ordered to Conceal Distress

She disguised her distress as a fake pizza order.

Police Quickly Recognized Emergency

The police officer quickly realized she needed help.

Investigation Launched Due to Misleading Report

The police started a criminal investigation because of the false report.

Unusual Call Led to Police Response

The call started with ordering pizza and led to an investigation.

Timeline

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23 Jul, 14:1023 Jul, 16:10
policecrimefoodsexual harassmentsexual assault