Success: Run off crowds after escaping in Velbert!

Success: Run off crowds after escaping in Velbert!

In a calm city like Cologne, it can quickly become turbulent if a criminal escapes from a forensic clinic. So it happened recently when a 38-year-old fled on June 16, 2025 during an accompanied free pass in Cologne-Porz. After a week on the run, the Cologne civil investigators managed to hold him in Velbert on June 23 after a witness. According to tixio the man was arrested by the Mettmann police on Froweinplatz without resistance.

The police had previously published a search for the search and was able to act quickly after the witness. Thanks to this collaboration between citizens and the authorities, it was possible to bring the offender back to the LVR clinic without further complications. Despite his escape, the authorities estimated that there was no acute danger to the public from him, according to the information from KStA.

dealing with criminals in Germany

The development of crime in Germany shows some interesting trends that have recently been analyzed by Statista. The number of registered crimes in police crime statistics (PKS) in 2024 dropped by 1.7 % to around 5.84 million cases. Interestingly, this is primarily due to the decline in cannabis carnival, which has been caused by partialization since April 2024.

However, there is also an increase in crimes that affect people's feeling of security, such as property crimes or violent crimes. In 2024, 42,800 victims of sex crimes were registered - a worrying trend that raises awareness of security 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 in Velbert remained intact. Future discussions about security in our cities are likely to be initiated by such incidents. If trust in the police and the cooperation with the population are further strengthened, such a situation may be avoided.

The return of the 38-year-old to the clinic shows how important it is to maintain knowledge and information about the behavior of criminals even after the weapon. It remains to be hoped that suitable measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future - in the interests of all citizens who want to live in a safe environment.