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Knife robbery: Unknown man threatens gas station employees in Cologne!
Robbery at a gas station in Cologne-Stammheim: Unknown perpetrator threatened employees with a knife and fled. Witnesses wanted!
Knife robbery: Unknown man threatens gas station employees in Cologne!
In the early morning of October 25, 2025, there was a robbery at a gas station in Cologne-Stammheim. At around 5:30 a.m., an unknown perpetrator entered the gas station on Düsseldorfer Straße and attacked a 26-year-old employee with a knife. The robber forced the young man to hand over cigarettes and cash before he fled on foot towards the “Stammheim” S-Bahn stop. The police have started an investigation and are urgently looking for witnesses to the incident. Information can be given by calling 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de, as ksta.de reports.
The perpetrator, around 1.74 meters tall and, according to the witness description, around 26 years old, had his face covered with a hood and a scarf and usually wore black clothing. With such a bold approach, he seems to have aimed to rob the gas station as quickly as possible. Although such attacks are not commonplace in Cologne, they are still alarming, especially in connection with the current security situation.
Crime statistics in Cologne
Especially recently, crime in Cologne seems to manifest itself in various ways. A look at the crime statistics for 2024 shows that overall crime in Cologne has fallen by 2.7 percent, but the number of burglaries has increased by 24.7 percent. Also a worrying trend is the increasing number of street robberies, which have increased by 7.1 percent. These developments in the area of violent crime are particularly noteworthy, as the general number of robberies is decreasing overall, as [t-online.de](https://www.t-online.de/region/koeln/id_100633556/ criminal statistics-koeln-2024-mehr-einbrueche-und-raubueberfaelle.html) notes.
The Cologne police are very committed to addressing these problems. While drug crimes were reduced by 33.9 percent, there are challenges in combating organized crime, especially in the area of illegal drugs. The 72.6 percent drop in cannabis violations shows the impact of partial legalization, but brings new challenges from potentially emerging cannabis clubs. These developments make it clear: the situation remains complex.
In addition to searching for witnesses to the attack in Stammheim, the police remain on guard to prevent further crimes. The people of Cologne are called upon to remain vigilant and to inform the police immediately if criminal activity is suspected in order to ensure safety in the city for everyone.