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Robbery in Kalk: Police are looking for important witnesses!
In Kalk, two walkers were threatened with a knife by a masked cyclist. The police are looking for witnesses.
Robbery in Kalk: Police are looking for important witnesses!
Last Wednesday morning there was a frightening attack on two walkers in Cologne-Kalk. The two women, aged 44 and 69, were attacked by a masked cyclist who threatened with a knife. The incident occurred on Rather Kirchweg in the Neubrück district and once again describes how important citizens' attention is for safety in our city.
The masked attacker, who was dressed all in black, first tried to grab the 44-year-old's shopping basket. But when the woman defended herself, the situation escalated. The perpetrator tore the basket out of her hand and fled on his green women's bicycle in the direction of Oberer Bruchweg. According to police, the perpetrator was wearing a hood and a light-colored cloth to cover his face and can be described as a man with dark hair and dark skin. Investigators are now asking for information from witnesses who observed this incident. The police contact details are: 0221 229-0 or poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de, as [t-online](https://www.t-online.de/region/koeln/id_100755526/koeln-kalk-spaziergaengerinnen- Werden-opfer-von-raeuber-zeugen-gesucht.html) reports.
The role of the witnesses
Witnesses are often the key to solving crimes. In many criminal cases, especially when there is testimony against testimony, they can provide crucial information. In Cologne, the police rely heavily on the help of citizens, not just in this specific case, but as part of the overall fight against crime. As TAG24 explains, calls for witnesses often involve serious crimes, including robberies and hit-and-runs.
In the current situation, the police are not only moving towards education, but also to strengthen the population's sense of security. This is particularly evident in the cooperation with citizens, who can often make a decisive contribution. Anyone who has information about crimes should contact the relevant police department quickly.
Crime development in Germany
The general figures on crime in Germany are varied, as the latest statistics show. According to the police crime statistics (PKS), there was a decrease in registered crimes by 1.7% to around 5.84 million in 2024. This decline is due, among other things, to the partial legalization of cannabis, which resulted in fewer cannabis crimes. However, despite this positive development, there is an increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security.
Some interesting facts from these statistical surveys are that the most common crimes in 2024 are thefts and property crimes. It also shows that crimes against life, such as murder and manslaughter, only make up 0.1% of the overall statistics. The clearance rate was 58%, which has fallen slightly, but can still often be attributed to the good cooperation between police and citizens, as the data on Statista shows.
Against this background, the incident in Kalk once again illustrates how important the attention and help of the municipality is to ensure safety in one's own four walls and on the streets. Every tip can be crucial, which is why the police are urgently asking the public for support.