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Scary incident in Bamberg: Man speaks to children – clues wanted!
A man spoke to children playing in Bamberg on September 18, 2025. The police are looking for witnesses. Advice requested.
Scary incident in Bamberg: Man speaks to children – clues wanted!
On Monday evening, September 18, 2025, a disturbing incident occurred in the backyard of an apartment building on Starkenfeldstrasse in Bamberg. An unknown man approached the children playing there and asked them to help him open the back door of a residential property. This behavior has caused concern not only among those affected, but also among residents.
An attentive resident noticed what was happening and confronted the man. The unknown man then took his legs in his hands and fled on foot towards the Berliner Ring. The police, who arrived a short time later, were unable to find any trace of the man and an immediate search was unsuccessful. It is now all the more important that witnesses who have seen something come forward.
Description of the suspect
The Bamberg criminal police have published a detailed description of the man to make identification easier:
- Alter: Ungefähr 40 Jahre
- Größe: Etwa 175 cm
- Statur: Normale bis kräftige Statur
- Haare: Dunkle, kurze Haare, Dreitagebart
- Sprache: Sprach akzentfreies Deutsch
- Aussehen: Westeuropäisches Erscheinungsbild
- Bekleidung: Dunkle lange Jogginghose mit hellem Streifen, dunkle Jacke, dunkle Baseballcap
- Sonstiges: Trug einen dunklen Rucksack und hatte einen auffälligen weißen Verband an der linken Hand
The police are asking for information about the man's identity by calling 0951/9129-491. It is important to take such incidents seriously as they can fall into the realm of child endangerment. Loud Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office There are different types of danger that can affect children and young people, be it through neglect, physical or psychological abuse or even sexual violence.
The incident in Bamberg shows that remaining vigilant and acting in a timely manner is important to protect children. The possibility of an acute child endangerment cannot be ruled out, and it is crucial to identify and report such situations early.
Residents are asked to continue to pay close attention to their surroundings and to contact the police immediately if they see anything suspicious. The issue of child protection remains of great importance in our society.