A 37-year-old man from Emmen tried to break into a casino on Kapelstraat Emmen on Wednesday morning, but his arm and hand got stuck between the garage door. The man was freed by the fire brigade. A casino in Emmen does not welcome thieves with open arms. The man from Emmen was trapped with his hands and arms between the garage door this morning when he tried to break in.

He was thus easy prey for the police. The man was freed by the fire brigade. An ambulance then called the thief for help. Emmenaar was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries. He is suspected of attempted burglary and may soon be in police custody.