Armed attack in Göttingen: Police are looking for witnesses!

Armed attack in Göttingen: Police are looking for witnesses!

An attack on a local bakery caused unrest in the tranquil town of Göttingen. On December 30th, around 5:55 p.m., a masked man entered the Hermann Bakery on Herzberger Landstrasse and threatened the employee with a knife. The perpetrator's target was apparently the bakery's cash register, from which he demanded the day's income. Interestingly, the employee was unharmed during this horrific incident, but is visibly shaken by the encounter.

The robber fled immediately after the crime and left a question mark in the city. Exactly how much the loot was is still unknown. The Göttingen police have asked for information from the public. Witnesses can call (0551) 4912115 to provide potentially crucial information and help solve the case. What the man was wearing could perhaps help with identification: He is described as being around 1.80 meters tall, slim and between 30 and 35 years old. His face was tanned and he spoke German without an accent. The eye-catching red hat and the thick black quilted jacket didn't exactly make him inconspicuous.

A worrying trend

Crime in Germany has taken on some worrying features in recent years. According to information from Statista, over 38,000 robbery crimes were registered in 2022. This also includes attacks like the one on the bakery in Göttingen, which are increasingly coming into focus. What is particularly striking is that the clearance rate for robbery crimes is almost 60% higher than for residential burglaries, which gives hope that the perpetrator will be caught quickly.

The increase in theft crimes, especially in 2022, is another indication of the increase in crime in urban areas. While most thefts range from handbags to car thefts, robberies at stores like this bakery aren't the only worrying point in the statistics.

What to do now

Given these developments, it is important that citizens pay attention to their surroundings and act responsibly. Even in Göttingen, a city known for its quality of life, it is important to be vigilant. The police try to solve such cases as quickly as possible, but the public's help is essential.

The attack on the bakery shows that violence can occur in all corners of our everyday lives. That's why it's more important than ever to be vigilant and share information. Anyone who sees anything suspicious or knows anything about the incident should not hesitate to come forward. The people of Göttingen can work together to create a safe environment for everyone.

Göttingen Tageblatt and HNA report comprehensively on the incident while Statista provides valuable background information on current crime trends in Germany.