Robbery series at Wiener Platz: Police arrest three young suspects!

Robbery series at Wiener Platz: Police arrest three young suspects!

The crime at Wiener Platz in Dresden's Seevorstadt is currently making headlines. Between Wednesday evening and Thursday evening, the area became the scene of several robberies. According to Sächsische, three robberies were carried out during this period, which not only put a strain on the residents' sense of security, but also called the police into action.

The acts took place between 8:00 p.m. on September 10th and 9:40 p.m. on September 11th. The investigators were able to arrest three suspects aged 14, 21 and 22. Particularly explosive: The attacks that took place at various locations on Wiener Platz resulted in violent attacks on the victims. Blick reports on an incident in which a 39-year-old was attacked after he was approached by four unknown people. One of the perpetrators struck and snatched his wallet.

The raids in detail

The second attack involved a 27-year-old man who was attacked by two suspects who identified themselves as Syrians. After he refused to hand over his bike, he was brutally beaten. The encounter became more dramatic when the perpetrators hit him again while he was running towards the police and inflicted injuries on him. Fortunately, the police were able to arrest the two 21- and 22-year-old men quickly. The last robbery was a small matter, in which a 14-year-old Syrian simply snatched 10 euros from another 27-year-old, which also led to his quick arrest.

The investigation is ongoing and police have recovered an e-scooter that was reported stolen. Such incidents not only raise questions about safety on the streets of Dresden, but also paint a picture of increasing juvenile crime—a problem that has been exacerbated in recent years by social and economic factors. According to [bpb](https://www.bpb.de/themen/recht-justiz/gangsterlaeufer/203562/jugend criminalitaet-zahlen-und-fakten/), most young offenders are male, and the majority stop their delinquent behavior when they grow up. However, this is not a phenomenon limited to minorities.

The background of juvenile crime

The current situation makes it clear that juvenile crime is not an isolated case in Dresden either. Statistics show that up to 70% of students have committed a crime in the last 12 months. Many factors play a role here, including social circumstances and the integration of young people with a migrant background, who are more likely to be both perpetrators and victims of crime. It is important to discuss prevention and integration to address the causes and not just the symptoms.

The current incidents at Wiener Platz are a clear indication that there is a need for action here. The city and police are challenged to increase citizens' sense of security while effectively addressing the causes of juvenile crime to create a safe environment for everyone.