Brand attack in Stuttgart: Police are looking for witnesses and suspects!

Brand attack in Stuttgart: Police are looking for witnesses and suspects!

In a bizarre and worrying message from Stuttgart, a fire broke out on Thursday evening, July 10, 2025, a fire in a toilet container on the street on the Kräherwald. The fire was discovered by an attentive witness at 10:15 p.m., who immediately alerted the fire brigade. According to the reports of Image , the container was partially destroyed by the flames. The amount of the damage has not yet been quantified.

The police are looking for the perpetrators. So far, however, there has been no successful hunting. A young man who was between 16 and 18 years old, about 160 cm tall and covered with a black T-shirt with a white print, could be related to the incident. This suspect fled towards Gaußstrasse. It is currently being examined whether the man is actually responsible for the crime. Interested witnesses are invited to report to the criminal police at +497189905778, as news.de

increasing concern about vandalism

The incident throws a light on a worrying development: The crime statistics in Germany show that even if the police crime statistics (PKS) for 2024 is documented by a total of 1.7 % to around 5.84 million crimes, but people's feeling of security is nevertheless impaired. According to Statista

The most common crimes include thefts and asset and counterfeiting. Interestingly, the frequency of vandalism and similar crimes is increasing, which appears particularly relevant in view of the fire in Stuttgart. The incident on the Kräherwald is not isolated, and the investigation is underway to find out whether it is an isolated case or a bigger problem that affects the city.

The police continue to appeal to the citizens of being vigilant. The increasing sensitization for such acts could help improve the security situation in the affected areas. Stay informed and pay attention to suspicious activities in your area - who knows, maybe you can provide an important hint.