Three unknown young people rob young people at Berlin Central Station!

Three unknown young people rob young people at Berlin Central Station!

Berlin Hauptbahnhof, 10557 Berlin, Deutschland - The Berlin police today published photographs of three unknown suspects, which are suspected on December 26, 2024 in Berlin's main train station on Europaplatz to have stolen two young people two jackets and a baseball cap. According to the information of berlin.de , the suspects are said to have threatened their victims. Witnesses who recognize the people depicted or can provide information on their identity or whereabouts are asked to contact the police. Information is possible to the specialist commissioner of Police Directorate 2 (West) under the telephone numbers (030) 4664–273319 and (030) 4664–271100. Contact can also be made by email to dir2k33@polizei.berlin.de.

In another incident, a 43-year-old was caught in custody after two alleged thefts at Berlin's main train station. According to Tagesspiegel , the federal police became aware of an examination between the man and a 47-year-old. The suspect is said to have stolen a mobile phone and a power bank to the 47-year-old. During a search, the officers found the stolen objects and were able to give them back to the rightful owner. In addition, the suspect had three scissors, including a pruning shear, with themselves that were secured as evidence.

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A video had shown that the 43-year-old had stolen a bottle of drinks just ten minutes earlier. The federal police reacted to this incident with the initiation of investigations on suspicion of theft with weapons. Due to the existing risk of repetition, a judge ordered pre -trial detention.

The incidents at Berlin Central Station are in the context of a terrifying increase in youth crime in Germany. In 2024 there were around 13,800 cases, which is a high and more than twice as high as in 2016. In particular, the increase in young people between the ages of 14 and 17 and adolescents up to 20 years cannot be ignored. The causes are diverse and are attributed to mental stress during the corona pandemic and the situation of young protection seekers, reports Statista .

In addition, the statistics show that youth crime is predominantly male, with almost three quarters of the suspects under the age of 21, while the proportion of men is even 84 percent under legally convicted. Explanation factors for this high crime rate include hormonal predispositions and arranged behaviors. The discourse on possible tougher sanctions in youth criminal law and the debate about the reduction in penalty illustrate the complexity of this topic.

The police and society are faced with the challenge of developing suitable preventive measures in order to stop an increase in youth crime and prevent criminal résumés in the early phase.