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Attempted robbery in Frankenberg: Perpetrator brutally injures 37-year-old!
In Frankenberg, a 37-year-old was injured in an attempted robbery on July 13, 2025. Police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
Attempted robbery in Frankenberg: Perpetrator brutally injures 37-year-old!
Last Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2025, a 37-year-old man was the target of an attempted robbery in Frankenberg. The incident happened around 2:10 p.m. on Outer Freiberger Strasse, where an unknown perpetrator demanded the victim's cell phone. When the man refused, the attacker overreacted and attacked him violently.
The perpetrator punched and kicked the victim, but let go of the cell phone and fled without taking anything. The victim required medical treatment at a hospital for his injuries. The incident once again shows the alarming situation regarding crime in Germany, where the number of robberies is high Statista in 2022 there were over 38,000 cases.
Search for the perpetrator
The police immediately began an investigation into attempted robbery and are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrator. He is described as being around 1.60 meters tall and around 30 years old. He had black hair and a dark beard and was wearing a black sweater and light blue jeans. What was particularly noticeable was a red lanyard that he was holding in one hand. Witnesses are asked to contact the Mittweida police station on (03727) 98 00 to help the victim and advance the investigation, reports View.
After the perpetrator fled, the question remains as to how often such incidents actually occur in the region. Statistics show that although robberies are not the most common form of crime compared to other crimes such as theft, they are still a serious problem. In 2022, Germany recorded over 1,060 cases of handbag snatching and 628 robberies at gas stations.
Crime in Germany
General crime in our country includes all crimes, with the numbers according to Free press show that around 5.63 million crimes were recorded in Germany. Even though the number of robbery-homicides has been halved in the last 20 years, statistics show that robbery crimes still require a high level of attention.
The clearance rate for robberies is almost 60%, which means that in many cases the perpetrators are caught. This gives hope that clarity can be quickly provided in the case of this attempted attack in Frankenberg. The police appeal to citizens to be vigilant and to report any suspicious sightings immediately.
Given the repeated robbery attempts in various cities, it remains important to work together on security in the region. Every helping hand can make a difference!