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Robbery in Dresden: Perpetrators flee with a fanny pack and 50 euros!
Suspected robbery in Niedersedlitz: On October 12, 2025, three men were attacked, the perpetrator was on the run. Investigations are ongoing.
Robbery in Dresden: Perpetrators flee with a fanny pack and 50 euros!
Today, Sunday, October 12, 2025, the peaceful surroundings at Alaunplatz in the Outer Neustadt in Dresden were overshadowed by a suspected robbery. As the Saxon According to reports, three young men aged 21 were attacked while they were on the square. Two unknown perpetrators approached the victims and tried to steal a fanny pack.
In a rapid sequence, one of the attackers grabbed the bag of one of the men. The injured parties had the presence of mind to pursue them and demanded their property back. A physical altercation ensued as the situation increasingly escalated. In the midst of the chaos, one of the perpetrators took 50 euros from the stolen fanny pack and threw the money to the ground before both perpetrators fled.
Arrest and search
The police were quickly on the scene and were able to temporarily arrest a 17-year-old Slovakian suspect. However, the second perpetrator remains unknown, which is why the search continues. Emergency services are on duty in and around Neustadt to collect further information. The fact that such incidents happen in a city like Dresden not only causes a stir, but also raises questions about the safety of citizens.
The situation is reminiscent of general trends in crime statistics, where robberies and thefts are still commonplace. According to an analysis by the Statista Over 38,000 robbery crimes were recorded in Germany in 2022, a worrying increase from the previous year. Even if the clearance rate is relatively high at almost 60%, the fear of violence and attacks remains among the population.
In recent years, thefts have increased in many German cities, which poses challenges for law enforcement officers. Shoplifting, bicycle thefts and attacks on financial institutions in particular show that many people can find themselves in a desperate situation that pushes them to commit such acts. According to the police database of POLICE TICKER.Online Such incidents are not only limited to Dresden, but also affect cities nationwide.
While the investigation into the current incident at Alaunplatz continues, there is hope that progress can be made soon. Citizens in Dresden are called upon to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately. Close cooperation between the population and the security forces can help make our city safer.