Road robbery in Bremen: 100-year-old cheated for Goldwatch!

Road robbery in Bremen: 100-year-old cheated for Goldwatch!

A terrifying incident in Bremen causes excitement: the public prosecutor and the police are urgently looking for three young perpetrators who attacked a 100-year-old man on May 30th. The attack occurred at the intersection of Sandstraße/Wilhadistraße at around 7 p.m., where the perpetrators pushed the elderly gentlemen to the ground and a gold wristwatch from the Patek Philippe brand. This noble clock has a value in the six-digit range, as can be read in the report by Weser-Kurier It is particularly alarming that the police take on the perpetrators could have been active in further cases in which they selected high -quality prey. In Bremen, the road robbery has increased significantly compared to the previous year: 190 acts were already recorded by the end of April 2025, while there were 228 in the previous year. In addition, a public search shows that the perpetrators pursue a pattern by spying their victims in advance.

The facts at a glance

• attack on 100-year-old man: May 30th, Sandstrasse/Wilhadistrasse
• stolen clock: Patek Philippe worth a six -figure amount
• Number of recorded road screws: 190 to April 2025, 228 in the previous year
• Successful perpetrator identification: video recordings by special commission "Young Räuber"

The information rate for the road robes is quite positive by the authority: 901 of 1381 investigations were cleared up and 77 ceremonial ceremonies were obtained. 35 suspects are currently in custody, while 31 were released under conditions. These numbers indicate a temporary improvement in the security situation, even if the police continue to call for vigilance.

extended investigation and new knowledge

But not only this attack attracts the attention of the police. Around four and a half months after jewelry theft in Hamburg, a gang of thieves from Bremen was identified. As the Kreiszeitung were determined: two men between the ages of 43 and 53 and a 24-year-old woman. Your apartments were searched, but there were no reasons for detention. The jewelry theft in Hamburg occurred on December 4, 2024. A perpetrator distracted the seller while another stole valuable jewelry in the background.

The investigation show clear connections to other cities, whereby the robbed jewelry usually got abroad. It is known that some smartphones that were captured as part of thefts were located to Morocco or Algeria. Another worrying point is the fact that, according to the police crime statistics for Bremen, a total of 105,000 cases were processed in 2024. This number shows an increase of 8.6% compared to the previous year and raises questions about the general security situation. The overall robbery fell by over 22%, but the road robbery recorded an increase from 587 to 625 cases.

The police warn to raise awareness and give clear recommendations to avoid attacks: self -confident, keep the environment at a glance and wear valuable things, can help to prevent possible attacks. If there is a critical situation, the advice of running away, always of great importance. Buten reports that about 73% of the suspects are not German, mostly young men from North Africa.

These current developments make it clear how important it is to be vigilant and to keep an eye on the security situation. The Bremen citizens are asked to be careful and to report suspicious observations to the police immediately. With a strong cohesion, we can provide a safe environment together.