Burglars with a knife threatens neighbor - drivers become a hero!

Burglars with a knife threatens neighbor - drivers become a hero!

On Tuesday, June 4, 2025, two burglars were arrested in Bremen. This happened thanks to the attention of witnesses. A 47-year-old resident heard suspicious noises from the neighboring house in Bardenflethstrasse, in the Grolland district at around 9.35 a.m. She took her second key worried and entered the building. There she met an unknown who threatened and fled her with a knife.

A 54-year-old driver who had observed the events took up the persecution. He saw the perpetrator entering an escape vehicle that was controlled by an accomplice. Together, the perpetrators fled towards the city center. Thanks to precise information from the witnesses, the police were finally able to locate and control the escape vehicle.

arrest and resistance

When arrested, the 63-year-old main perpetrator made considerable resistance and was ultimately taken into custody. However, his 46-year-old accomplice was released for the time being after the police measures were completed. The Bremen police praised the courageous behavior of the witnesses, which contributed significantly to the arrest of the perpetrators

This arrest happened against the background of an increase in burglaries in Germany, as the current Home Inider statistics. In 2023, 77,819 burglaries nationwide were registered, which corresponds to an increase of around 18 percent compared to the previous year. North Rhine-Westphalia even recorded an increase of 15% in burglaries.

search for further burglars

The Bremen police also published search photos of two suspects. The investigation relates to two burglaries and a bank card fraud that took place at the end of February 2020. With these, the burglars stole cash, documents and a bank card from a doctor's office. The following day they pried open the practice to steal a safe and burdened the bank card with further withdrawals.

The police asks for information on the people depicted on the search photos and indicates the possibility of contacting the criminal service service on 0421/362-3888. In many cases, the courageous intervention of witnesses has contributed to the investigation of crimes. In another case, for example, an 85-year-old woman was the victim of theft at a bus stop. A 13-year-old girl promptly informed her father, who then caused the perpetrators to escape.

The rapped burglary statistics and the current investigations illustrate how important the vigilance of the citizens is. Mechanical security measures and prevention strategies are crucial to prevent burglaries and increase security in the cities. Police offer free security consultations to support the owners.