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Three robbers brutally attack a 100-year-old in downtown Bremen!
A robbery of a 100-year-old man occurred in Bremen. Police are searching for the suspected trio.
Three robbers brutally attack a 100-year-old in downtown Bremen!
A shocking incident occurred in Bremen city center that has alarmed citizens in the region. On Friday, May 30, a 100-year-old man was the victim of a brutal robbery. The incident happened around 7 p.m. on the corner of Sandstrasse and Wilhadistrasse, directly behind St. Petri Cathedral. According to information from buten and within A trio used the extremely violent method of stealing the senior's valuable property.
As the Bremen police and the public prosecutor report, the perpetrators initially attacked the older man. He was pushed to the ground and a gold Patek Philippe model 3700 watch was violently torn from his wrist. An accomplice held the victim's son-in-law while the attack took place. These brutal practices shine a bright light on the increasing violent crime in northern Germany.
The escape of the perpetrators
After the attack, the perpetrators were able to escape via Wilhadistraße into Violenstraße and further onto Ostertorswallstraße in the direction of the ramparts. The investigation of this three-master operation is taken over by the Soko Young Robbers. Witnesses have already been questioned and initial evidence has been secured. Fortunately, two suspected perpetrators were identified through video recordings, which increases the hope that the criminals can be found quickly.
In a public search, the permanent criminal service is now accepting information. Anyone with information about the perpetrators can call 0421 362-3888. The Bremen Police Press Office, represented by Nils Matthiesen, is also available for inquiries on 0421/362-12114 or 0421/362-3749.
An increase in robbery crimes
The incident is not isolated, but part of a worrying trend in Germany. Loud Statista There were over 38,000 robbery crimes in 2022, with an increase in various types of theft, such as handbag snatches and even gas station robberies. The number of unreported cases could be even higher because many crimes go unreported.
The number of residential burglaries increased particularly between 2006 and 2015, while a decline was recorded in the following six years. However, in 2022 there was another increase in overall crime in Germany and affecting the population's sense of security.
The police and the public prosecutor's office appeal to citizens to be vigilant and to inform the authorities immediately if they observe anything suspicious. In such an environment it is more important than ever to stick together and support each other.