Robbery in Paderborn: Police hold suspects with a bite wound!

Robbery in Paderborn: Police hold suspects with a bite wound!

On January 21, 2025, a brutal robbery occurred on the western wall in Paderborn. The victim, a 25-year-old man, was attacked by two perpetrators at 11:25 p.m. and brought to the ground. Witnesses observed the argument and alerted the police. The attack happened while the victim was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The 25-year-old was previously approached by a stranger at a bus stop with whom he consumed vodka. Another man joined this and together they went to the upper level of Brückengasse, where violence broke out.

After a short fight, the 25-year-old managed to bite one of the attackers in the head. This led to the perpetrators fled when they noticed the attention of the witnesses. The victim was stolen valuable objects, including a Bluetooth box, a keychain and a cell phone. Interestingly, the Bluetooth box and the keychain near the crime scene were found.

arrest of the suspect

The police were able to act quickly and arrested a 24-year-old Algerian suspect, who had been noticed several times. The arrest was based not only on the testimony, but also on a fresh bite wound that the suspect had on the head. During the recording, he appeared near the crime scene and was identified by the victim. He was taken into police custody, while the search for the second perpetrator who is described as the southern countries continues to run.

The second perpetrator is described as a little older than 24 years, very small and described with a dark blue and gray bomber jacket with a hood and a hat. The police asks for clues to this man and is also looking for a 15-year-old girl who could be relevant as a possible witness. Information can be given to the police on 05251/3060.

context for drug crime

The incident throws a light on the worrying location of drug crime in North Rhine-Westphalia, where the number of drug cases rose to 73,917 in 2023, as newsflash24.de reported. This increase is not only alarming, but also proves that North Rhine -Westphalia plays a central role in the drug trade and smuggling in Germany. The LKA NRW reports higher quantities of seized drugs, especially cocaine, which indicates high availability.

drug is increasingly smuggling to Europe via various routes, with North Rhine-Westphalia playing an important role as a transit country. The shift in drug production to the Netherlands and the increasing use of the internet for drug trafficking are additional challenges. These trends can also favor violent crime in cities such as Paderborn and make it clear that society is confronted with a complex problem.