Knife robbery in Emden: perpetrators flee with e-scooter-police are looking for witnesses!

Knife robbery in Emden: perpetrators flee with e-scooter-police are looking for witnesses!

In the early morning hours on Sunday, June 22, 2025, there was a threatening incident in Emden, which lets the residents startle. Shortly after 4:15 a.m., a 20-year-old man was the victim of a knife robbery by two unknown perpetrators on Norder Straße. These demanded the young man's wallet and threatened him with a knife. Despite the attack that was brought to the ground, the injured party was not injured. The perpetrators then fled with an e-scooter towards "Am Stadtgarten" and have been on the run since then. The police have started investigations and asks the population for support, in particular witnesses to the incident on Norder Straße are asked to report to clarify the crime.

The perpetrator's victim description could contribute to the clarification: the first perpetrator is described as Northern European and about 1.80 meters tall, he wore completely black clothing. The second perpetrator was southern European and about 1.60 meters tall, he was wearing a white T-shirt. It is to be hoped that these details can be helpful in the search. Several similar incidents recently occurred in Emden, which the police have moved to an increased presence in the city center. This is the third knife attack in the city within three days. For example, a 22-year-old in Maria-Wilts-Straße on Wednesday's victim of an attack, in which he was injured with a knife and lost his cell phone to the perpetrator, which was later found again thanks to a location app.

increasing willingness to violence in Emden

These incidents cause concern and show a worrying pattern. There are reports of another attack, in which a 67-year-old in Brückstrasse was also threatened with a knife to blackmail his wallet. In addition, there was an attack on a 39-year-old woman in front of a dance restaurant, who was also threatened with a knife after a dispute. Such repeated attacks make it clear that the willingness to use violence increases and that the police must act immediately. The citizens of Emden are called to be vigilant and to report any observation immediately.

A attentive public is of crucial importance in such situations. The existing crime statistics show a worrying increase in knife attacks throughout Germany. A detailed report has shown that from 2021 to 2022 there was a significant increase in knife attacks in predatory offenses: from 3,060 to 4,195. A sobering statistics that underlines the need for prevention measures. Although the police have now increased their presence in the city center, the question remains open how the security of the citizens can be guaranteed.

The police in Emden admitted that the deeds should take alert. In addition to the search for the perpetrators, the support of the population is also essential. Information can be given to the police in Emden on 04921-8910. In such uncertain times it is up to all of us to work together to keep our neighborhood safely. In Emden, the security of the citizens comes first, and there is no room for violence and crime.

The latest events in Emden are not only local individual cases, but part of a major problem that must be recognized in Germany. By increased citizen participation and strict measures, many of these incidents could possibly be prevented in order to make Emden a safer place for everyone.