Elderly Man Dies After Altercation in Lidl Store; Police Hunt for Suspect
April 28, 2025
The suspect is described as a slim male aged between 25 and 30 years, with a beard and glasses, last seen wearing a light tracksuit, black sneakers, and a patterned beige cap.
As of April 28, 2025, police have received six reports from witnesses who believe they recognized the suspect, and investigators are currently verifying these leads.
The police can be reached at the toll-free number 0800/30.300 for anyone with information.
In response to the incident, police have launched a search for the suspect, who fled the scene after abandoning his groceries.
Authorities encourage anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information related to the case to contact investigators via a toll-free phone number.
Gilbert lost consciousness and was hospitalized, but unfortunately passed away a few days later due to his injuries.
An 85-year-old man named Gilbert died following a violent altercation with a younger man at a Lidl store in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean on March 8, 2025.
The incident began when Gilbert left his shopping cart to retrieve a product, only to return and find the suspect in his place, leading to a heated verbal exchange.
Surveillance footage of the suspect has been released to the public to aid in identifying him.
During the dispute, the suspect pushed Gilbert to the ground, causing him to sustain serious injuries.
The search notice for the suspect was issued at the request of the Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office.
Local authorities made an appeal for information on April 24, 2025, urging anyone with details to come forward.
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