Two explosions damage Den Helder homes: police seek suspect on fatbike
Explosions damaged front doors at two homes in Den Helder on 28 October. Nobody was injured. Police seek a boy on a fatbike over the Louisehof incident. The motives remain unknown; according to NH, police are not currently assuming a connection between the two explosions.
The first blast occurred at about 03:50 on Brakkeveldweg, blowing away part of the front door. Another explosion followed at a house on Louisehof at about 05:30. Its door was also damaged. Police suspect heavy fireworks were used.
The official Louisehof witness appeal describes a boy dressed entirely in black and riding a fatbike. He is being sought as a suspect. Police want footage from the street and neighbouring roads, as well as information from people who saw or heard anything.
NH interviewed residents of both homes. The Louisehof resident said he had seen the cyclist earlier and was at home when the explosion occurred. The Brakkeveldweg resident said she did not know why her door had been targeted. Their accounts do not establish a motive.
A police spokesperson quoted by NH on 28 October said no arrests had been made. No suspect description had been published for Brakkeveldweg. The spokesperson said police were not assuming a link.
