Robberies in Jena: Seriously injured victims and arrest!

Robberies in Jena: Seriously injured victims and arrest!

In Jena, on Friday evening, June 13, 2025, two robberies occurred in the parking lot of a supermarket on Erlanger Allee, which once again brought the issue of security in the city into focus. Two young men were injured, which prompted the criminal police to conduct extensive investigations into aggravated robbery. Loud JenaTV The first incident happened shortly before 8 p.m. when a 20-year-old and his 21-year-old companion were attacked by two previously unknown perpetrators.

The 20-year-old suffered injuries when he was hit in the shoulder with a striking tool and hit in the face with a brass knuckle. The perpetrators stole the victim's shoulder bag and fled on foot. The injured young man had to be taken to hospital almost immediately. What is remarkable is that the perpetrators were roughly described, which could help the police with their research.

Two incidents in a short period of time

Around three hours later, at Eichplatz, a 34-year-old man was attacked by another unknown man who had used a hammer. The victim fought back bravely and injured the attacker, who then attacked police officers but was overpowered and arrested. The arrested man, a 20-year-old German citizen, had recently been released from a youth detention center. When he was arrested, the stolen shoulder bag was found.

Investigators have issued an arrest warrant for him and he will have to answer for two counts of robbery with a weapon. In legal terms, a robbery is a theft with violence or threat, which is clearly defined by Section 249 of the Criminal Code. How Criminal Lawyer explains, robbery is considered a two-pronged crime that requires both theft and the use of force.

Statistical facts on robbery crimes

To better classify what is happening in Jena, the current statistics on crime in Germany are also of interest. Loud Statista Over 38,000 robbery crimes were registered in 2022 with a clearance rate of almost 60%. This shows that the authorities are quite successful in solving such crimes. Robberies on streets, paths and squares account for almost half of all robbery crimes, while robberies on shops or banks are comparatively rare.

The incidents in Jena are a clear indication that safety cannot be taken for granted, even in everyday situations. Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the incident to report information. Witnesses can contact us on 03641 810 or by email at kpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de. The relevant file number is 152139/2025. Especially in times when robbery crimes, especially in public spaces, are commonplace, citizens' moral courage is required.