Teltow police are looking for witnesses after a shocking attack on young people

Teltow police are looking for witnesses after a shocking attack on young people

In Teltow, a frightening incident on April 13, 2025 caused a stir and set alarm bells ringing. A 16-year-old girl was harassed and shocked by two men on Whitehorse Street. The perpetrators harassed the girl, held her down and filmed the attack with a smartphone. This incident, which occurred around 7 a.m., highlights the growing public safety challenges in the region.

The two strangers called after the teenager and asked her to stop. When she didn't comply and kept walking, they chased her. One of the perpetrators grabbed her and while the other touched her on private parts of her body, he began filming the attack with an iPhone. Eventually the girl was pushed to the ground. The perpetrators then ran away towards Teltow S-Bahn station. However, the report was not filed until more than a week later, which is a worrying sign not only for the police but also for the public that victims often take a long time to report such traumatic experiences. [maz-online] reports that phantom photos of the perpetrators have now been taken by experts from the State Criminal Police Office and are to be published.

Details about the perpetrators

The police have now asked the public for help. A description of the perpetrators was published:

• Täter 1: circa 18-20 Jahre alt, etwa 1,80 Meter groß, schlank, breitschultrig, mit dunklen Haaren und einem Schnauz- sowie Kinnbart. Er trug eine schwarze Hose von Adidas, schwarze Schuhe und eine schwarze Jacke sowie eine silberfarbene Kette.
• Täter 2: ebenfalls circa 18-20 Jahre alt und 1,80 Meter groß, schlank, mit braunen Augen und dicken Augenbrauen. Eine auffällige Besonderheit ist ein Muttermal auf einer Wange. Er war mit einer Louis Vuitton-Mütze und komplett schwarzer Kleidung bekleidet.

The Potsdam Police Department has asked citizens to share any information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspects. The responsible contact point can be reached on 0331/5508 0 or via an information form on the Internet.

The current situation regarding sexual crimes

This incident is part of a worrying trend. According to an analysis by Statista The number of recorded sexual crimes in Germany has been rising for years. A frightening peak of around 128,000 cases was reached in 2024. Adolescents and young women between the ages of 14 and 20 are particularly affected. There are many undetected cases because many victims hesitate far too long to report, either out of shame or fear of blame.

Around 91 percent of the victims of sexual assault were female, which underlines the urgency of actively questioning and pushing back such traditional ideas of power and the “right” to gratify instincts.

At a time when awareness of the dangers and the need for a safe environment is growing, it is to be hoped that education and reporting options for victims of sexual offenses will continue to improve. Only through a broad social discussion can something be achieved.