Supermarket robbery in Bremen: Perpetrator escapes with money cassette!

Supermarket robbery in Bremen: Perpetrator escapes with money cassette!

An excitement in Bremen-Burglesum: On Saturday evening, July 12, 2025, there was an attack on a supermarket in the Heidbergstift street around 7:40 p.m. An unknown perpetrator threatened a 22-year-old cashier with a knife and loudly called for money. The attack event was observed by a witness who looked at how the perpetrator fled after the crime with a cash box in the hand towards a nearby zenweg. The police are now looking for other witnesses who may have noticed something striking in the area. The facts are examined in detail by the criminal police.

The perpetrator is described as follows: he was about 18 to 20 years old and about 170 cm tall. He was dressed in a beige cap, black Nike sneakers with a white logo and a black cloth that he had bound in front of the face. His long black hair bound to a braid and his bushy eyebrows were particularly striking. If you can provide information about the incident or the perpetrator, you should urgently report to the Bremen police service service on 0421 362-3888, says the official message [BILD].

crime development in Bremen and Germany

This latest incident is part of a major discussion about the development of crime in Germany. Despite a slight decline in crime by 1.7 % in 2024, people's feeling of security is affected by crimes that are usually not statistically recorded. The police crime statistics (PKS) shows that thefts and rawness offenses are often common [Statista].

A concern about the dangers in urban areas such as Bremen is understandable, since the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is higher in city states such as Bremen or Hamburg. The clearance rate for 2024 is 58%, which shows that not all crimes are informed, and yet the discussion about crime and the associated fears remains highly topical.

The police appeal to the population of being vigilant and immediately reporting in the event of suspicious observations. Such deeds fuel fears and are extremely stressful for the community. A good interaction between the police and citizens could help increase security in the region.

How the situation will develop remain on Bremen. If there are new findings in the event of the robbery, the police will inform you immediately so that the population always remains up to date.