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Robbery in Boizenburg: Police are looking for witnesses after a handbag robbery!
On June 27th, 2025 there was a handbag robbery in Boizenburg. Police are looking for witnesses to the young perpetrators.
Robbery in Boizenburg: Police are looking for witnesses after a handbag robbery!
On June 30, 2025, we received an alarming report from the police in Boizenburg about one Robbery, which happened last week. On Friday evening, June 27th, around 10:00 p.m., a 33-year-old woman was the victim of an attack on Theodor-Körner-Straße. The incident occurred while the victim was walking.
The attackers, two teenagers on mountain bikes, had cleverly positioned themselves. They slowed down sharply to grab the woman's purse. Despite her efforts, the woman struggled and fell, causing the purse to tear. The perpetrators escaped with a wallet that contained several hundred euros in cash and headphones. Fortunately, the victim was uninjured.
Description of the perpetrators and clues
The perpetrators were described as young people between the ages of 16 and 18. One perpetrator had short blonde hair and was wearing a blue T-shirt with black lettering, the other was dressed in a light T-shirt and dark long pants. The police in Boizenburg are now asking for information about this incident and can be reached on 038847 6060 or via the online watchdog at www.polizei.mvnet.de.
In recent months, crime appears to have increased in the area. It wasn't until January 24th that there was a failed attack on a drinks market in Boizenburg Baltic Sea newspaper reported. An unknown perpetrator attempted to threaten the cashier with a gun-like object, but the employee refused to open the cash register. He escaped with packs of cigarettes and drinks.
The general crime situation
According to Statista, around 5.63 million crimes were recorded in Germany in 2022. This also included Robbery crimes, of which over 38,000 cases have been recorded. At almost 60%, the clearance rate is higher than that for residential burglaries. What is particularly alarming is the increase in theft crimes, which have increased again for the first time compared to previous years.
It remains to be seen how the situation in Boizenburg will develop. The police are actively looking for further information about the robberies and are taking tips from the public very seriously. Citizen Services are still encouraged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.