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Manhunt success: escaped criminal caught after escaping in Velbert!
An escaped criminal was caught in Velbert after a week. He had escaped from the Cologne-Porz forensic clinic.
Manhunt success: escaped criminal caught after escaping in Velbert!
In a quiet city like Cologne, things can quickly become turbulent if a criminal escapes from a forensic clinic. This is what happened recently when a 38-year-old escaped on June 16, 2025 during an accompanied walk in Cologne-Porz. After a week on the run, the Cologne civil investigators managed to catch him in Velbert on June 23rd after receiving a tip from a witness. According to Tixio, the man was arrested at Froweinplatz by the Mettmann police without resistance.
The police had already published a search call and were able to act quickly after the witness' tip-off. Thanks to this cooperation between citizens and the authorities, it was possible to bring the criminal back to the LVR clinic without any further complications. Despite his escape, the authorities estimated that he posed no acute danger to the public, according to information from ksta.
Dealing with criminals in Germany
The development of crime in Germany shows some interesting trends that were recently analyzed by Statista. The number of crimes registered in the police crime statistics (PKS) fell by 1.7% to around 5.84 million cases in 2024. Interestingly, this is primarily due to the decline in cannabis crimes, which has been due to partial legalization since April 2024.
However, there is also an increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security, such as property crimes or violent crimes. In 2024, 42,800 victims of sexual crimes were registered - a worrying trend that raises awareness of safety in society.
The arrest of the escaped criminal from Cologne is another example of how important fast and effective police work is. Despite his escape, the residents of Velbert remained unharmed. Such incidents are likely to spark future discussions about safety in our cities. If trust in the police and cooperation with the population are further strengthened, such a situation can possibly be prevented.
The 38-year-old's return to the clinic shows how important it is to maintain knowledge and education about the behavior of criminals even after the weapon. It is hoped that appropriate measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future - for the benefit of all citizens who want to live in a safe environment.