Alleged road robber attacks walkers in Neubrück!

Alleged road robber attacks walkers in Neubrück!

On Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, there was a terrifying street robbery in the Kölner district of Neubrück. Around 10 a.m., two strollers, 44 and 69 years old, stayed on Rather Kirchweg when an unknown cyclist unexpectedly stayed next to them. The perpetrator tried to obtain the 44-year-old's shopping basket. When the woman defended herself, the attacker pulled a knife and threatened her, which ultimately led him to pull the basket out of his hand with the prey and was able to settle over the Brück-Rather-Steinweg in the direction of Oberer Bruchweg. This reports News.de

The perpetrator was described as a black -dressed man who was strikingly traveling with a green women's bike. His facial features were covered by a bright cloth while he was wearing black jogging pants and a suitable hoodie. The police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information on the incident or the perpetrator. Anyone who has observed something is asked to contact the criminal commissioner 14 on 0221 229-0 or via email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de. This information also comes from a report on KStA.de .

The situation of street crime in Cologne

The incident is unfortunately not an isolated case in Cologne, where street crime has increased in recent years. According to data from the Federal Criminal Police Office, which were collected by 2023, there was a noticeable increase in raids and similar offenses in the city. The statistics can be viewed online and prove a worrying trend. Further details on these statistics can be found on Statista .

The recent incident in Neubrück underlines the importance of vigilance and mutual help in the community. The police appealed to the citizens of being attentive and immediately reporting such incidents. After all, any information can be decisive in such a situation.