paroolSep 4, 2026, 17:23

Ten street robberies on fatbike in P.C. Hooftstraat: prison sentence for duo who stole 36,000 euros worth of goods

Two men were sentenced to 18 months in prison, with nine months suspended, for carrying out ten street robberies on a fatbike in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat. The pair stole approximately 36,000 euros worth of luxury goods and were additionally ordered to pay damages while adhering to a strict two-year area ban and curfew.

Two young men have been sentenced to 18 months in prison, with nine months suspended, for committing a series of ten street robberies in Amsterdam's luxury shopping area, P.C. Hooftstraat. The duo, aged 19 and 20, used a fatbike to approach tourists and shoppers, snatching high-end items from brands such as Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. The total value of the stolen goods amounted to approximately 36,000 euros. In one particularly violent incident, a victim was dragged several meters after refusing to let go of her bag, causing her to sustain injuries in front of witnesses.

Beyond their prison time, the court imposed strict conditions including a two-year ban from the P.C. Hooftstraat area, a mandatory curfew, and the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring tag. The 20-year-old was ordered to pay over 38,000 euros in damages, while his younger accomplice faces a smaller financial penalty. Although the prosecution initially requested longer terms, the judge reduced the sentences after both men confessed to the crimes.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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