Elderly Man Dies After Altercation in Lidl Store; Police Hunt for Suspect

April 28, 2025
Elderly Man Dies After Altercation in Lidl Store; Police Hunt for Suspect
  • 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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