Knife robbery in Emden: Perpetrators flee on e-scooter – police are looking for witnesses!

Knife robbery in Emden: Perpetrators flee on e-scooter – police are looking for witnesses!

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025, a threatening incident occurred in Emden that alarmed residents. Shortly after 4:15 a.m., a 20-year-old man on Norder Strasse was the victim of a knife robbery by two unknown perpetrators. They demanded the young man's wallet and threatened him with a knife. Despite the attack in which he was brought to the ground, the injured party remained uninjured. The perpetrators then fled on an e-scooter in the direction of “Am Stadtgarten” and have been on the run ever since. The police have started an investigation and are asking the public for support. Witnesses to the incident on Norder Strasse in particular are asked to come forward to clarify the crime.

The victim's description of the perpetrators could help clarify the situation: The first perpetrator is described as northern European and around 1.80 meters tall, he wore completely black clothing. The second perpetrator was southern European and around 1.60 meters tall and was wearing a white T-shirt. It is hoped that these details can be helpful in the search. Several similar incidents recently occurred in Emden, which prompted the police to increase their presence in the city center. This is the third knife attack in the city in three days. For example, a 22-year-old on Maria-Wilts-Strasse was the victim of an attack on Wednesday night, in which he was injured with a knife and lost his cell phone to the perpetrator, which was later found again thanks to a tracking app.

Increasing willingness to use violence in Emden

These incidents raise concern and reveal a worrying pattern. There are reports of another attack in which a 67-year-old on Brückstrasse was also threatened with a knife in order to blackmail his wallet. There was also an attack on a 39-year-old woman in front of a dance hall, who was also threatened with a knife after an argument. Such repeated attacks make it clear that violence is increasing and the police must act immediately. The citizens of Emden are called upon to be vigilant and to report any observations to the police immediately.

An attentive public is crucial in such situations. Existing crime statistics show a worrying increase in knife attacks across Germany. A detailed report has found that there was a significant increase in knife attacks for robbery offenses from 2021 to 2022: from 3,060 to 4,195. A sobering statistic that underlines the need for preventive measures. Although the police have now increased their presence in the city center, the question remains as to how the safety of citizens can be sustainably guaranteed.

The police in Emden have admitted that the acts were intended to raise alarm. In addition to finding the perpetrators, support from 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 neighborhoods safe. In Emden, the safety of citizens is the top priority and there is no room for violence and crime.

The recent events in Emden are not just local isolated cases, but part of a larger problem that needs to be recognized in Germany. With increased citizen participation and stricter measures, many of these incidents could potentially be prevented, making Emden a safer place for everyone.