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Wheelchair user attacked in Nippes: police are looking for witnesses!
Unknown perpetrators attacked a wheelchair user in Nippes. Police are looking for witnesses to solve the robbery on November 4th.
Wheelchair user attacked in Nippes: police are looking for witnesses!
On Tuesday evening, November 4th, 2025, a shocking incident occurred in Nippes in Cologne: two unknown men attacked a 71-year-old wheelchair user and stole his wallet. Loud rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de The robbery occurred around 8 p.m. in front of the senior's front door near Franz-Clouth-Straße.
The perpetrators acted ruthlessly: They pushed the disabled man out of his wheelchair and snatched his wallet. Fortunately, the senior was uninjured, but the brutal attack raises questions. A passerby rushed to help while the perpetrators fled towards Johannes-Gisbert-Park. The Cologne police have started the investigation and are asking for information on 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de.
Brutality in the city
Such incidents are alarming, especially at a time when general crime trends in Germany are not easy to assess. According to information from Statista However, the police crime statistics (PKS) show a decrease in crimes of 1.7% to around 5.84 million for 2024. This decline is largely due to the partial legalization of cannabis in April 2024. Nevertheless, many people's sense of security remains impaired by attacks like this.
A look at the most common crimes in 2024 shows that thefts and property crimes are still booming. While crimes against life only accounted for 0.1% of cases, the increase in non-German suspects to 41.8% is a trend that is being discussed in society.
Neighborhood safety
The attack on the wheelchair user is not just an individual offense, but highlights a larger problem in urban areas. The police are tasked with increasing security through targeted measures and regular checks. The reporting behavior of victims and the quality of police work play a decisive role.
In this case, a passerby probably prevented something worse from happening, but the question remains: How can we make our neighborhoods safer? Initiatives to strengthen community spirit and vigilance can help prevent similar incidents in the future.
The police appeal to all citizens to be vigilant and to report suspected cases immediately. Every little tip can help identify the perpetrators and improve the feeling of security in the neighborhood.