Armed robbery at the bus stop in Altenburg - police are looking for witnesses!
Armed robbery at the bus stop in Altenburg - police are looking for witnesses!
In the night of June 24, 2025, a 19-year-old man was the victim of a robbery at the bus stop in Zeitzer Strasse in Altenburg. The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. when an unknown perpetrator threatened the victim with a knife and asked for valuables. The attacker apparently spoke Arabic
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The young man had no choice and handed over his black mobile phone, an EC card and his ID. After the crime, the robber fled on foot in the direction of Altenburg city center. Despite immediately initiated search measures by the police, the perpetrator remained undetected. He is described as about 25 years old, with dark hair and dressed with light jeans and a dark hoodie. The police ask for information from witnesses who were near Zeitzer Straße at the time of the crime. These can be directed to the Altenburg police on 0365/8234 1465. The reference number for information is: 0162901/2025.
a worrying trend
This incident is involved in the increasing number of robberies in Germany. According to a Statista study, over 38,000 predatory offenses were registered in 2022, which endangered the security situation in cities such as Altenburg and the surrounding area. It was particularly striking to increase theft crimes that have increased again for the first time since 2015. Around 1.78 million thefts were recorded in 2022, including numerous robberies.
A similar incident recently occurred in Graz, where a robbery took place on a Penny market. Around 7:50 p.m., two masked men attacked the 46-year-old cashier with a held weapon. The perpetrators reached several thousand euros, while the cashier unsuccessfully tried to open the money charging. Here, too, the perpetrators remained undetected after escaping, despite a comprehensive police search. The police in Graz also call the population for help to identify the perpetrators.
Together for more security
In view of such incidents, it is crucial to sharpen the security awareness among the population. Robbery and thefts not only affect the victims, but also affect the general feeling of security of the citizens. The police are working intensively to improve the educational rate of these crimes, which is currently almost 60%. In North Rhine-Westphalia, which also includes Altenburg, over 23,500 burglaries were registered in 2022, which shows that the security situation needs constant attention.Developments in crime statistics are alarming and require a common approach of authorities and citizens. Security initiatives and testimonies are essential to make daily life more secure in our cities. Therefore, it is important to be attentive and to inform the police in an emergency.
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| Ort | Zeitzer Straße, 04600 Altenburg, Deutschland |
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