Gold robbery in Bremen's old town: 82-year-old victim of a robbery!

Gold robbery in Bremen's old town: 82-year-old victim of a robbery!

Bremen-Mitte, OT Altstadt, Langenstraße, Deutschland - The city center of Bremen was shaken by several robberies on July 2, 2025. While an 82-year-old man in Langenstrasse apparently was only unhappy in the wrong place at the wrong time in Langenstrasse, other suspected perpetrators rely on brazen violence against younger victims.

At 3:35 p.m. the senior opened the door of his apartment building when an unknown perpetrator suddenly tore his neck off two gold chains. The approximately 25 to 30 -year -old man fled towards Radio Bremen. Fortunately, the 82-year-old was not injured. However, this is not the only incident that took place in Bremen-Mitte that day. Image informed that the perpetrators were dressed differently-one wore a black jacket and had a striking pocket, while the other gave hair had.

The second attack hit a 25-year-old who was currently ordering food. This perpetrator hugged his sacrifice before pulling his gold chain and fled with a accomplice towards Schnoor. The police are now investigating whether it is the same perpetrator because the descriptions match.

Current crime situation in Germany

The current incidents throw a light on the general crime situation in Germany. According to statistics, over 1.78 million thefts were recorded by the police in 2022, which means an increase compared to previous years. The predatory crimes, which included over 38,000 cases in 2022, including numerous handbags are particularly worrying. Although the number of predatory murders has been halved in the past two decades, the clarification rate for predatory crimes with almost 60 % remains relatively high compared to other criminal offenses. Statista and analyzes.

The Bremen police recommend that the citizens pay particular attention to their valuables and only carry the bare essential cash. The notification of the current robberies are asked to report to the crime service service on 0421 362-3888. The refreshed security in the city depends on the vigilance and cooperation between the citizens.