Violent arguments and thefts at the city festival in Leer!

Violent arguments and thefts at the city festival in Leer!

There has been a lot to report in the Leer and Emden region in the last few days. On June 15, 2025, police recorded several incidents that caught the public's attention.

On Sunday morning at 1:00 a.m. there was a violent argument between two men in Leer, in which a 19-year-old man from Moormerland was hit in the face by a previously unknown man. Investigations are ongoing and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. This is just one of several crimes that have raised eyebrows in the region.

Thefts in the hustle and bustle of the festival

The city festival on Saturday evening in Leer attracted numerous visitors, which also brought pickpockets onto the scene. Two wallets were stolen from a shoulder bag and a backpack. The police warn urgently against such activities, which often occur during public events. Detailed investigations that were initiated after the incident are already available.

But what exactly counts as theft? According to the legal provisions contained in Section 242 of the Criminal Code, the taking of someone else's movable property with the intention of unlawfully appropriating it is considered theft. This is the most common crime in Germany, as the juraforum has created. Penalties for this can range from fines to five years in prison. This also applies to the aforementioned incidents in Leer, where the injured parties called in the police to take action against the perpetrators.

Happened on Christopher Street Day

On the same day, Christopher Street Day took place in Emden and went smoothly. But after the event, there was an incident at Neuer Markt at 8:00 p.m. between a 31-year-old man from Hamburg and an unknown person, which also ended violently. The Hamburg resident was hit in the face, while a 29-year-old man from Heilbronn, who wanted to help, was knocked over and injured.

The police in Emden also registered a grievous bodily harm at 8:48 p.m. A 25-year-old man was injured in the head with a bottle during an argument with an unknown person. Such incidents show that one should be particularly vigilant, especially in crowds.

Theft statistics in Germany

A crime analysis shows that around 1.78 million thefts were recorded by the police in Germany in 2022, which represents an increase compared to previous years. Shoplifting is particularly common, but theft in or from motor vehicles is also increasing. With the large number of theft crimes, which according to Statista still have the highest numbers, combating these crimes remains a central concern of the police.

The police in Leer are available for information on 0491-976900 and in Emden on 04921-8910. It remains to be hoped that citizens will work even more closely together in these turbulent times to increase security in cities.