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Suspected highwayman attacks walkers in Neubrück!
Two women were threatened with a knife by an unknown perpetrator during a street robbery in Cologne-Neubrück on June 4th.
Suspected highwayman attacks walkers in Neubrück!
On Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, there was a frightening street robbery in the Neubrück district of Cologne. Around 10 a.m., two walkers, 44 and 69 years old, were on Rather Kirchweg when an unknown cyclist unexpectedly stopped next to them. The perpetrator tried to get the 44-year-old's shopping basket. When the woman defended herself, the attacker pulled out a knife and threatened her, which ultimately led to him snatching the basket with the loot out of his hand and being able to flee along Brück-Rather-Steinweg towards Oberer Bruchweg. This reports news.de.
The perpetrator was described as a man dressed in black who was conspicuously riding a green women's bicycle. His facial features were obscured by a light-colored scarf while he wore black sweatpants and a matching hoodie. The police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident or the perpetrator. Anyone who has observed something is asked to contact the Criminal Inspectorate 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
Unfortunately, the incident is not an isolated incident in Cologne, where street crime has increased in recent years. According to data from the Federal Criminal Police Office collected up to 2023, there was a noticeable increase in robberies and similar crimes in the city. The statistics can be viewed online and show a worrying trend. Further details on these statistics can be found at Statista.
The recent incident in Neubrück highlights the importance of vigilance and mutual aid in the community. The police appeal to citizens to be vigilant and to report such incidents immediately. After all, every piece of information can be crucial in such a situation.
The focus is not only on the victims, but also on the efforts of the security forces to curb crime. Therefore, moral courage and good cooperation are now more important than ever.