Older couple in dispute: detention because of theft at the Bremen main station!

Older couple in dispute: detention because of theft at the Bremen main station!

Bremer Hauptbahnhof, Bremen, Deutschland - Violent scenes at Bremen Central Station: On July 15, 2025, an older couple in the person tunnel got into a loud argument. The situation escalated so much that the officers of the mobile control and monitoring unit of the federal police had to intervene. Both involved, a 64-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman, were already in the sights of the judiciary. They were searched for theft by the Hamburg District Court and could not pay the required amount to avoid prison terms.

The result: Both now have to expect a prison period of about six weeks. It is interesting to know that they are accommodated in gender -separated correctional facilities. Unfortunately, such incidents are not uncommon at Bremen Central Station, as current statistics show.

The situation of crime in Bremen

The police crime statistics (PKS) for 2024 provides a deeper insight into the city's security situation. With a variety of arrests, the federal police continuously ensure that criminals are forgotten to be held accountable. On June 21, 2024, a total of three people were arrested in Bremen, while another suspect in Bremerhaven escaped by paying a fine, as presseportal.de

The police presence is particularly indispensable at the Bremen main train station. On the same day, a 27-year-old German was arrested, who was on probation due to drug trafficking. He now has to answer to a judge. A 40-year-old Latvian was followed with weapons for theft and will have to spend for 14 months behind Swedish curtains. A 53-year-old German also noticed due to shop theft and two arrest warrants and now has a total of 32 months in prison.

The view of the crime statistics

The topic of crime is quite present in Bremen. The police crime statistics for the past few years have shown a variety of crimes and arrests, and it is continuously working to ensure the security of the citizens. The PKS 2024 can be called up on the website of the Bremen interior senator and offers extensive information about the development of crime in the city, whereby special reports are also available for Bremerhaven. Further details are on Inner.bremen.de

The current incidents at the main train station once again show how important the work of the police is to meet the challenges of crime. While the criminal persons have to bear the consequences of their actions, the question remains how to avoid such situations in the future. Until then, the station remains a central point for the security forces - they have their hands full.