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Federal police catch 16-year-old graffiti sprayer at Bardowick train station!
The federal police are investigating the 16-year-old graffiti sprayer, who was caught red-handed in Bardowick, for damage to property.
Federal police catch 16-year-old graffiti sprayer at Bardowick train station!
On the morning of June 22, 2025, federal police caught a 16-year-old graffiti sprayer in the act at Bardowick train station. The young man, who lives in Hamburg, was spray-painting a noise barrier when an alert driver of a metronome train informed the federal police. This signaled another example of the ongoing problem of vandalism in public spaces.
When the young person was arrested, the federal and state police officers who rushed to the scene found not only three spray paint cans, but also a paint marker and several stickers. The 16-year-old was temporarily arrested and taken to the Lüneburg Federal Police Station for identification processing. He was accompanied by his mother. After the necessary police measures, the young person was finally allowed to go home. The investigators announced that several crimes in the Hamburg area could already be attributed to the sprayer.
Vandalism is not a trivial offense
The Bremen Federal Police Inspectorate discussed the serious consequences of vandalism and emphasized that this is not a trivial offense. The legal consequences cannot be ignored: Loud anwalt.de Spraying graffiti is considered damage to property according to Section 303 I of the Criminal Code, which constitutes unlawful damage or destruction of someone else's property. Particularly explosive: The content of the graffiti can have an impact on criminal liability, especially in the case of insulting or inciting statements.
Another problem is the dangers that arise from entering railway facilities and tracks. Life-threatening situations can quickly arise here. Therefore, it is not only necessary for sprayers to consider the legal consequences, but also their own safety.
Statistics on graffiti
A look at the figures from 2014 to 2024 shows that police data shows a worrying trend in terms of graffiti damage to property in Germany. In 2024, according to one Statista study Significantly more cases recorded than in previous years. In recent years, the number of recorded property damage caused by graffiti has increased, making it clear that this phenomenon continues to be a serious problem in Germany.
In summary, this incident shows that every sprayer, regardless of age, needs to be aware of the legal and safety aspects of graffiti spraying. Vandalism not only has consequences in the criminal law sense, but it also remains a social flaw that is intertwined with responsibility and the right decisions.