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Child abduction in Berlin: mother desperately fights for son!
In Berlin-Treptow, a man kidnapped a two-year-old child on October 29, 2025 before the mother could intervene.
Child abduction in Berlin: mother desperately fights for son!
A shocking incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Berlin-Treptow. At around 2 p.m., a 29-year-old mother and her two-year-old son were waiting at the intersection of Winckelmannstrasse and Köpenicker Strasse. While the boy was playing in a puddle, an unknown man approached him and suddenly grabbed him. The perpetrator picked up the child and ran away. The mother, frightened and determined, followed him and demanded her son back.
What happened next is shocking: the man refused to hand over the child, pushed the desperate mother against a wall and punched her in the face. Luckily, passers-by became aware of the situation and intervened. This gave the mother the opportunity to get her child back. The perpetrator was finally arrested by a federal police patrol. Due to his aggressive behavior, the 18-year-old had to be taken to hospital for a psychiatric examination.
The impact on the family
The mother suffered facial bruises and was taken to hospital for outpatient treatment. Luckily, her son was uninjured. The criminal police are now investigating the background to this shocking act. Such incidents shine a bright light on everyday safety and the mental health of the perpetrator.
Police crime statistics show that violent crime in Germany recently increased by 1.5% to 217,277 cases. This is the highest level since 2007. In contrast, drug crime fell by 34.2%, which can be attributed to the partial legalization of cannabis. Without this measure there would have been an increase in crimes. Children and young people are increasingly becoming involved in delicate cases; Suspects among children rose by 11.3% to 13,755.
The social relevance
Concerns about the safety of children in public spaces are increasing. The number of attacks is increasing not only in Berlin, but also throughout Germany, while statistics on sexual offenses and violations of personal freedom also show alarming increases. Given a clearance rate of around 58%, it is clear that many crimes remain obscure.
A look at the numbers makes the widespread problem clear: In 2024, 29,014 knife attacks were registered, and the number of non-German suspects reached a new high. It is clear that there is a need for action here. Especially at a time when the safety of citizens is at stake, preventative measures and consistent education are required.
At the end of the day, it is to be hoped that incidents like this do not become a habit and decisive measures are taken to ensure safety in our cities.