21-year-old victim of a robbery in Würzburg-police are looking for witnesses!

21-year-old victim of a robbery in Würzburg-police are looking for witnesses!

In the city of Würzburg, there were recent robberies that put the local population on alert. An incident occurred on Thursday evening, May 22, 2025, around 10.10 p.m., when a 21-year-old man was approached by a stranger in the emperor gardens who apparently consumed alcohol. The perpetrator demanded money under threats and did not let the injured party hand over until he handed over a low three -digit cash amount. After the incident, the attacker fled while the young man was unharmed and informed the police. The Police of Würzburg immediately initiated a search with several patrol cars and is now looking for the incident. The suspect is described as about 185 to 190 cm tall and was dressed in a dark jacket, black pants and light shoes. Information can be reported on 0931/457-1732.

Another serious robbery occurred in a jewelry shop in Würzburg, where several hundred thousand euros were captured on jewelry. Two employees were held in the shop for over four hours during the incident, while the robbers stayed in the shop until around 10:30 p.m. It was reported that one of the perpetrators might be armed with a weapon, be it a pistol or a knife. Despite a large-scale search for the perpetrators, there was no immediate success, which the Süddeutsche Zeitung in their report.

crime situation in Würzburg

The security balance 2020 for the city of Würzburg shows some interesting developments in relation to the crime rate. With around 27,700 missions by the police, one of the highest numbers has been registered in recent years. A total of 9,138 criminal complaints were submitted, of which 6,503 cases could be informed. This corresponds to an educational rate of 71.2 % and is a positive trend compared to previous years. On the other hand, there was an increase in crimes against life and against sexual self -determination, which gives rise to concern. Burglaries rose slightly to 53 cases, with an improved clarification rate of around 38 %.

In addition, it is determined in the security balance that 79 % of the suspects are male and 21 % female, while 23 % of the suspects are under the age of 21. These statistics illustrate the challenges that the police face, especially in the prevention of crimes. Despite the positive tendencies in many areas of torture, the police of Würzburg must continue to actively work on maintaining security in the city area, such as the Würzburger Lebenshilfe