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 the victim of a brutal attack. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. near the Kaufland branch on Otto-Grotewohl-Ring. According to initial findings, several unknown people, whose age is estimated to be between 18 and 25 years old, hit the victim and stole his cell phone, wallet, car keys and the vehicle, an Audi. The victim sustained injuries and had to be taken to hospital. Nothing is currently known about the motive for the attack. The police have already started an investigation and are urgently looking for witnesses who can help solve the crime. Information can be reported by calling 03341 3300 or online. Moz.de reports.

The attack on the elderly man is not the first incident of its kind in the region. As early as April 2023, a Sparkasse branch in Strausberg was the target of a burglary that resulted in millions in damages. Several masked perpetrators broke into the bank's vault and looted over 400 safe deposit boxes as well as cash, jewelry and valuable items. The perpetrators fled in a white Opel Insignia, which was later picked up on the federal highway 10. The vehicle has not resurfaced to this day and the police are also looking for witnesses and information about the perpetrators. RBB24 points this out.

Growing violent crime

Such incidents come within the context of a worrying development in violent crime in Germany. According to current statistics, violent crimes make up less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but they have a strong impact on citizens' sense of security. Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024 - the highest number since 2007. This increase could be related to economic uncertainties and social stresses that many people have experienced in recent years. Statista reports that the number of annual victims of violence is around 260,000 and that the proportion of young perpetrators under the age of 21 has increased.

Particularly alarming are the increasing acts of violence against rescue workers, which have reached record levels in recent years. A survey shows that 94% of Germans consider violence against people in professions such as the police and emergency services to be a major problem. This social development raises questions and calls for a rethinking of prevention work.

The recent incidents in Strausberg are a strong signal that there is an urgent need for action. The police are required to provide the population with comprehensive information and to take preventative measures to prevent such attacks in the future. It is therefore important to remain vigilant and take information that could lead to crimes being solved even more seriously.