Three robbers attack a 76-year-old in Göttingen – police are looking for witnesses!

Three robbers attack a 76-year-old in Göttingen – police are looking for witnesses!

On Saturday, July 5th, a disturbing robbery was carried out on a 76-year-old woman in Göttingen. The incident happened around 3 p.m. on Groner Landstrasse, in the area of ​​the former kiosk at number 7. Loud HNA The senior citizen was suddenly attacked and received several blows to the head and shoulders. The perpetrators, consisting of two men and a woman, stole valuable jewelry, including a pair of earrings, a necklace and a finger ring. Fortunately, the victim only suffered minor injuries.

The perpetrators then fled in a blue-gray car in the direction of Groner Tor. The police have started an investigation and are asking for information from witnesses who were in the area at the time of the crime. Particularly in demand are perceptions of calls for help, observations of the crime and findings about the fleeing vehicle. Information can be reported by calling 0551/491-2115.

Similar incidents in Göttingen

The robbery of the elderly woman is not the only incident of its kind in the region. Just a few weeks later, on July 17, 2025, a 26-year-old pedestrian from Northeim experienced an attack in the same area when an unknown perpetrator approached her in a tunnel of the railway underpass and violently snatched her handbag. The perpetrator was able to escape, but fortunately the young woman remained uninjured. This incident shows that security in Göttingen is currently at stake. Police reports of these types of crimes are alarming because they are increasing at a time when overall crime in Germany is rising again.

According to information from Statista Around 5.63 million crimes were recorded in Germany in 2022, including around 1.06 million robbery crimes. It should be noted that the clearance rate for robbery crimes is significantly higher than for residential burglaries, which gives the investigating authorities hope.

What are the police doing?

The police are doing everything they can to solve these and similar attacks and to ensure the safety of citizens. The investigators are particularly dependent on witnesses who may be able to provide important information in clearing up the crimes. After all, the solving of such crimes in robberies is estimated at almost 60%, which represents a positive aspect in an otherwise worrying crime statistics.

Given such incidents and the associated fear among the population, it is important to remain vigilant and to inform the police immediately in the event of an attack. Only together can the community work to make the streets of Göttingen safer.

So stay alert and report any observations that could help solve the cases to the police on 0551/491-2115.