Rostock man is said to have molested a 14-year-old on the way to school!

Rostock man is said to have molested a 14-year-old on the way to school!

Early on Wednesday morning, June 20, 2025, an unfortunate incident occurred in Rostock that raises questions about the safety of our children. At around 7:20 a.m., a 14-year-old student was touched inappropriately on Semmelweissstrasse in the southern part of the city as she was on her way to school. Fortunately, the girl was able to free herself from this unpleasant situation and continue attending school. The police immediately started an investigation and are looking for witnesses to the incident. The perpetrator was described as slim, around 20 to 30 years old, with short brown hair and around 1.75 meters tall. He was wearing jeans at the time of the crime. [NDR].

There have been several recent incidents that are worrying the school community and parents in Rostock. A similar incident took place in April 2024 in the Wallanlagen, where a 15-year-old and two other girls encountered several male youths who behaved inappropriately. In this case too, the girls were able to free themselves and call the police, who took over the investigation. The suspects were between 19 and 25 years old and were wearing different tops. Witnesses who observed anything unusual in these areas on April 11th are asked to contact the criminal investigation department. Details can be found on Rostock Today.

Security situation and dark field

Such events come in the context of a worrying increase in sexual offenses against children and young people in Germany. According to a current analysis by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the number of registered cases of sexual abuse rose to 16,375 in 2023, which represents an increase of 5.5% compared to the previous year. The report includes sobering findings, including the fact that over 55% of victims had a previous relationship with the perpetrators, often through grooming. Cyber ​​grooming, a method of initiating sexual contact over the Internet, is a worrying phenomenon that can be punished with prison sentences of up to five years. This information was published in BKA-Lagebild.

The dangers posed by the Internet as a means of crime and as a crime scene should not be underestimated. The number of unreported cases also often remains high because many crimes, especially in the family environment, are not reported. The police have responded to these developments and increased the number of employees dealing with sexual abuse of minors in recent years. It is hoped that these measures will bring more perpetrators to justice in the future and increase safety for children and young people in Rostock and beyond.