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Cologne on alert: 18-year-old refugee after hospital visit!
Cologne police are looking for an escaped prisoner (18) from the Wuppertal-Ronsdorf prison after he escaped during a hospital visit.
Cologne on alert: 18-year-old refugee after hospital visit!
The escape of an 18-year-old prisoner is causing a stir in Cologne. The teenager, who is in custody on suspicion of extortion, escaped from the clutches of the judiciary during a hospital visit on the night of Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Loud Express The prisoner complained of dizziness and nausea, which is why he was taken to the Franziskus Hospital.
The escape was unexpected: After an examination, the prisoner was supposed to be put in the car around 1:35 a.m. when he managed to break away from his companion - despite being handcuffed. The Cologne police reacted immediately and launched a large-scale search, which even involved the use of a helicopter. However, the young man remained missing until midday on Wednesday and the police stated that he did not pose any major danger WDR reported.
What does the fugitive do?
The escaped prisoner was arrested in Cologne on September 5, 2025 and has been in the Wuppertal-Ronsdorf youth correctional facility ever since because of his alleged crimes. He was temporarily relocated to Cologne to attend a detention hearing at the local district court. During an investigation, it emerged that he and other perpetrators had lured at least five men to Cologne via an online portal since June 2024. There they were supposed to arrange paid sex meetings with supposed young women. However, they were robbed at the meeting points.
Recent developments raise questions about security and crime in the region. According to the 2024 Police Crime Statistics, although crime in Germany has fallen, violent crime has recorded an alarming increase. The statistics show that children and young people in particular are being affected by an increase, which makes it clear that there is a need for action when it comes to juvenile crime.
Conclusion: The hunt continues
The police will continue to do everything they can to find the escaped prisoner. One thing is already certain: the search will continue in the coming days and the population is asked to be vigilant. While this incident brings the security situation in Cologne into focus, it remains to be hoped that the responsible authorities will act quickly and the 18-year-old fugitive will be caught.