Robbery raids are increasing: Woman in Bremen brought a gold chain!

Robbery raids are increasing: Woman in Bremen brought a gold chain!

Bremen has once again come into focus of crime in recent weeks. On July 10, 2025, a 68-year-old lady in Bremen-Easterholz experienced a shocking robbery. As she entered her home in Zürich, she was attacked by an unknown perpetrator who brutally tore her a gold chain off her neck. [Image] reports that the man put on the front door to pursue his project and then fled with an accomplice towards Tessiner Straße. The woman was not only robbed, but also contracted injuries, including a tooth.

This incident is part of a worrying trend in Bremen, because the number of cases for predatory offenses has risen sharply in recent years. According to the current crime statistics, which was presented by Interior Senator Ulrich Mäurer (SPD), there was an increase in the raid attacks on 1,439 compared to 844 in 2022.

calls for witnesses and investigations

The Bremen criminal police have started the investigation into the incident and is urgently looking for witnesses. The description of the main perpetrator is: It should be about 160 to 165 cm tall and slim with short black hair. Information can be submitted on 0421 362-3888. So far there is no information about the second perpetrator.

As early as December 2024, there was another similar incident in Bremen-Neustadt, where two armed robbers overturned a restaurant and fled with cash. [Press portal] The first robber was between 1.75 and 1.80 meters tall and wore a park with gray hood, while the second perpetrator was dressed dark. The police are still looking for witnesses who can provide information about this attack.

crime in Bremen in focus

The increasing crime in Bremen is in the context of a comprehensive debate about the social framework. The economic challenges, in particular increasing inflation, were identified by experts as a driving force for increasing number of cases. Return to the normality after Corona pandemic may also have contributed to an increase in violent crime, so that more people are in public-also potential perpetrators. [Buten and Binnen] indicates the establishment of the special commission "Young Robber", which has already clarified 410 crimes since September 2023 and obtained 28 arrest warrants.

The residents of Bremen are asked to be vigilant and report suspicious activities immediately. Crime statistics remain an important instrument for evaluating the security situation in the city, even if the numbers should be interpreted with caution. It is to be hoped that the intensive work of the police and the support of the citizens will soon be the security in Bremen again.