Sensational attack in Strausberg: 71-year-old brutally robbed!

Sensational attack in Strausberg: 71-year-old brutally robbed!

On Monday, July 7, 2025, a 71-year-old man in Strausberg was victim to a brutal raid. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. near the Kaufland branch on the Otto-Grotenwohl-Ring. According to initial knowledge, several strangers, whose age between 18 and 25 years are valued, hit the victim and stole his cell phone, wallet as well as the car keys and the vehicle, an Audi. The victim contracted injuries and had to be taken to the hospital. Nothing is currently known about the motif of the raid. The police have already started the investigation and are urgently looking for witnesses who can help with the investigation of the crime. Information can be reported on 03341 3300 or online. MOZ.de reports .

The attack on the older man is not the first incident of this kind in the region. As early as April 2023, a Sparkasse branch in Strausberg was the goal of a burglary that ended with millions of damage. Several masked perpetrators broke into the bank's vault and looted over 400 lockers as well as cash, jewelry and valuable items. The perpetrators fled with a white Opel Insignia, which was later picked up on the federal highway 10. The vehicle has not reappeared today, and the police are also looking for witnesses and information about the perpetrators. rbb24 then indicates .

growing violent crime

Such incidents fall into the context of a worrying development in violent crime in Germany. According to current statistics, violent crimes make up less than 4% of all police crimes, but they influence the feeling of security: inside. Around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024 - the highest number since 2007. This increase could be related to economic uncertainties and social stress that many people have experienced in recent years. Statista reports that the number of annual violence is about 260,000 and that the proportion of young perpetrators under the age of 21 has increased.

The rising violence against emergency services that have reached highs in recent years are particularly alarming. A survey shows that 94% of German violence against people in professions such as the police and the emergency services perceive as a major problem. This social development raises questions and demands a rethink in prevention work.

The latest incidents in Strausberg are a strong signal that there is an urgent need for action. The police are required to inform the population comprehensively and take preventive measures in order to prevent such attacks in the future. Therefore, it is important to remain vigilant and indications that can lead to the clarification of the crimes, all the more serious.