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Robbery in Ötigheim: Attackers face long prison sentence!
In the trial in Baden-Baden, two men are on trial for robbery. Verdict expected at the end of July 2025.
Robbery in Ötigheim: Attackers face long prison sentence!
The trial against two men who posed as construction workers in order to break into a victim's house in Ötigheim (Rastatt district) begins on Tuesday in the Baden-Baden regional court. Loud SWR There is a charge of aggravated robbery. The two men, 25 and 45 years old, had created the pretext of wanting to repair a damaged water pipe in order to gain access to the residential building.
In a perfidious attack in the basement of the house, they are said to have beaten, kicked and tied up the victim. A weapon was used. The perpetrators made loot in the form of valuables and cash with a total value of around 1,000 euros. The victim suffered several broken bones and had to be treated in hospital. The two defendants, who have largely confessed, have already been ordered into custody. The verdict is expected at the end of July; four days of trial are scheduled for it.
Previous robberies and their consequences
The region has repeatedly struggled with serious robberies in recent years, as the current statistics show Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office proven. The trial of the two men is just the latest incident in a series of criminal activities. For example, a defendant was recently convicted of an attack on a jewelry store in Baden-Baden that took place almost seven years ago. He confessed to the crime and received a sentence of six years in prison and the confiscation of the damage caused, while the majority of the loot of almost 200,000 euros was never found again, reported Latest Baden news.
The challenges posed by such incidents highlight the importance of law enforcement acting efficiently. Police statistics for the years 2021 to 2024 show a worrying trend in crime, and incidents such as the current robbery confirm the need for preventive measures.
It remains to be seen how the trial in Baden-Baden will turn out and what lessons can be learned from the latest crimes. In any case, the local population is called upon to be vigilant and not to isolate themselves too quickly when dealing with tradesmen or repair services who are supposedly in need of help.