Overview
- Witnesses reported a suitcase marked "Bombe" at about 7:20 a.m. outside the Stadthof shopping center, prompting evacuations and a closure of Hanauer Marktplatz with local buses halted.
- Police specialists examined the item and found it empty and harmless, after which all safety cordons and transit disruptions were lifted.
- Video from around 3:50 a.m. shows a likely male carrying a suitcase past the Stadthof entrance before the discovery.
- The suspect was described as wearing an olive-green hooded jacket, light jeans, black shoes, and red gloves.
- Kriminalpolizei Hanau seized the suitcase for forensic analysis and asked witnesses to call 06181 100-120 with information.