
Vondelkerk Fire Investigation Concludes Without Determining Cause
Amsterdam police have closed their investigation into the Vondelkerk fire, stating that the cause of the blaze remains a mystery and is impossible to determine.
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Amsterdam police have closed their investigation into the Vondelkerk fire, stating that the cause of the blaze remains a mystery and is impossible to determine.
Amsterdam police are investigating six missing-person cases with priority, following hundreds of tips received in an effort to identify an unidentified English-speaking man, known as Lucky, who has been receiving care since 2023.
Amsterdam police are investigating social media photos showing a striking resemblance between an unidentified man and a Canadian man missing since 1993.

Amsterdam police are still trying to identify a man who collapsed on the street three years ago and became aphasic after a cerebral hemorrhage, unable to recall who he is. Despite receiving 140 tips, his identity remains unknown.

Police are searching for the occupants of a car that crashed at high speed in Amsterdam during a police chase, with the vehicle found to be carrying explosives.

Amsterdam police are circulating a video among Romanian sex workers in the city, encouraging them to come forward if they are victims of human trafficking.

Police have confirmed reports of severe and persistent odors in the detention cells at the Elandsgracht police station in Amsterdam’s Centrum district, noting that some smells remain despite daily cleaning efforts.

Amsterdam police have reported a growing number of incidents in the city center, including public nuisance and criminal activity, often involving individuals described as having 'nothing to lose'.

Amsterdam police have released surveillance images of two suspects believed to be involved in an explosion at a Jewish school in the city.

Amsterdam police have successfully taken down a website that was facilitating the trade of stolen data, marking a significant win against cybercrime.

Amsterdam's special enforcement officers (boa's) were equipped with batons based on misinterpreted violence statistics, with about half of the reported incidents in the application being incorrect.

After months of investigation, Dutch police conclude there is no evidence of criminal activity behind the devastating New Year's Eve fire that destroyed the historic church.

The identity of "Lucky," an aphasic man sought by Amsterdam police for three years, may have been resolved as his case appears to match that of a Canadian individual who went missing 30 years ago.

Police in a part of Amsterdam-Zuidoost have been granted stop and search powers for a week, effective Thursday, following recent shootings in the area.

Police in Amsterdam are seeking assistance to identify an English-speaking man who has been unable to communicate his name or address for three years after suffering a brain injury in 2023, with authorities suggesting he might be from Canada or the U.S.

Amsterdam police chief Peter Holla has pledged to ensure safety ahead of WorldPride. He made the announcement at the COC’s Shakespeare Club at the H’ART Museum.

Amsterdam police have arrested three individuals following a report of a potential kidnapping incident in the eastern part of the city.

Amsterdam police suspect that criminal activities involving explosives were the cause of a severe explosion in a residential area late last week. This is currently the main scenario being investigated by detectives.

Amsterdam police have launched a major operation, deploying extra officers to Sloterplas, in response to reports of boys on fatbikes groping women.

An explosion caused a small fire at the Atrium office complex in Amsterdam's Zuidas district overnight, with the incident being claimed by a group previously linked to an attack on a Jewish school and synagogue.

Police in Amsterdam have assisted in dismantling the LeakBase database, one of the world’s largest online forums for trading stolen...
A stabbing victim was discovered injured inside a residential home on Sumatrastraat in Amsterdam-Oost early Saturday morning, prompting a police investigation.

Amsterdam police are seeking to identify a mysterious man known as 'Lucky,' whose identity has been unknown since 2023 and who is unable to communicate verbally.
Amsterdam police have received 140 tips following an appeal for information about an unknown English-speaking individual who has been in care since 2023.

Amsterdam police are observing a significant increase in reports of packages being stolen after delivery, prompting concerns about delivery security.

Amsterdam police confirmed they rescued a kidnapping victim during a large-scale operation and chase in Amsterdam Oost on Wednesday evening.

Amsterdam police conducted a major operation in the Red Light District, raiding several sites in connection with human trafficking. The raids aimed to combat organized crime in the area.

Amsterdam police have arrested a 35-year-old man from Amstelveen suspected of assaulting the minor son of Parool columnist Yesim Candan with a chain lock.

Amsterdam police have released footage of suspects and announced more arrests and tip-offs regarding an explosion outside an office complex.

Amsterdam police are investigating a small explosion that occurred outside an office complex in the Zuidas business district on Sunday night, with an Islamic group claiming responsibility.

Amsterdam police, in collaboration with Europol and the FBI, have taken down LeakBase, an online platform for cybercriminals with 142,000 registered users, described as one of the world's largest marketplaces for stolen data.