Attempted robbery in Elsdorf: 13-year-old beats 66-year-old!

Attempted robbery in Elsdorf: 13-year-old beats 66-year-old!

On the evening of June 25th, an attempted robbery occurred in Elsdorf, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, which attracts the attention of the police. According to the [Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger] (https://www.ksta.de/region/rhein-erft/elsdorf/zeuchter-raub-maedchen-soll-66-jaehrige-in-elsdorf-bagen-bagen-bagen--bargain, the investigators are now asking to report with information. The crime occurred around 8:00 p.m. in the Stadionweg area, where a 66-year-old woman became the victim of an attack.

A 13- to 14-year-old girl, approx. 165 cm tall and with long blond hair, asked the woman's handbag. When the older lady did not react, she was pushed and finally beaten. Fortunately, the woman was able to defend herself, causing the young perpetrator to escape. The police have already used a criminal commissioner to clarify the case and documented the traces at the scene. Information can be given on 02271 81-0 or by email to poststelle.rhein-erft-kreis@polizei.nrw.de

background to youth crime

The incident is also skillfully accusing the current situation of youth crime in Germany. In 2024, an increase to around 13,800 cases was recorded, which is more than twice as high as in 2016. This proves an investigation by Statista. It is striking that about three quarters of the young suspects are male, with the proportion of men among 21-year-olds even 84 percent.

The debate about the criminal law responsibility of children under the age of 14, especially with severe offenses such as robbery, is getting louder in public. Psychological burdens from Corona pandemic and specific risks for those seeking protection are mentioned as possible explanations for the increase in violent offenses in young people.

comparison to previous raids

Recently, the police also examined an attack in December 2024 for a clothing store in Elsdorf, in which a hooded male perpetrator threatened an employee with a knife. He escaped with a bag full of cash. Such incidents not only require a quick reaction from the security forces, but also a comprehensive prevention strategy to reduce the risk of juvenile crime.

The current developments in Elsdorf make it clear that there is a need for action here. The police and society as a whole are required to ensure that young people receive a perspective and do not slip into crime. A good hand in prevention could help to avoid such incidents in the future.