Scandal in Wiesbaden: Walking through windows - police are looking for witnesses!

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In Wiesbaden beschädigte ein unbekannter Täter einen Kleiderschrank, indem er einen Gehstock durch ein Fenster warf. Hinweise erbeten.
In Wiesbaden, an unknown perpetrator damaged a wardrobe by throwing a walking stick through a window. Evidence requested. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, a questionable incident occurred in Dreiweidenstraße in Wiesbaden, which again raises questions about public security. An unknown perpetrator threw a walking stick through an open apartment window at around 11 a.m.

like Rhein Main Verlag reported, the resident of the apartment building only opened the window when she suddenly heard a loud bang from her bedroom. When she saw, she found that the walking stick was on the floor, right next to a damaged wardrobe. The police were immediately informed to examine the mysterious event.

damage and description of the perpetrator

The incident not only left material damage, but also a feeling of uncertainty in the neighborhood. It is unclear why the normally harmless object was used as a throwing floor. Witnesses reported that the perpetrator is said to have been dressed about 1.80 meters tall and completely gray, which also made the police investigation into

The police officers investigate property damage and have started a call to possible witnesses. These are asked to report to the third police station in the European number on the telephone number (0611) 345-2340.

crisis of public security

This incident falls into a context that is characterized by rising crime numbers in Wiesbaden. The recently published statistics show that violent crime rose by 7.4 % in 2024, which has been the highest number for several years. The clearance rate in this area was 68.3 %. A total of 20,604 crimes were registered, which is only a slight increase in 11 cases compared to the previous year, as from the reports of the Police Vice President westhessen emerges.

The increase in property damage, which has increased by 37 % to 2,280 cases, is particularly worrying. These statistics show that security in the city is an increasing issue of concern and that the police have to take measures to regain the trust of the citizens and reduce the number of cases.

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