19-year-old robs drugstore and slashes tires in Hildesheim!

19-year-old robs drugstore and slashes tires in Hildesheim!

There was a tumultuous incident in Hildesheim on Saturday evening that brought the police to the scene. A 19-year-old woman from the nearby community of Schellerten, initially unknown, robbed a drugstore and put the residents' sense of security to the test. As the Oldenburg online newspaper reported, the crime happened around 6:30 p.m. on Schuhstrasse. The hooded perpetrator demanded cash from the cashier while holding a knife, but she did not respond immediately, which enabled the woman to escape.

A few hours later, around 8:50 p.m., a passer-by observed the same woman slashing several car tires with a knife on Gravelottestrasse. This destruction subsequently led to another incident when damage was reported in the Helios Clinic parking lot at 10 p.m. A total of around 60 damaged vehicles were discovered, primarily in the parking areas of the Helios and Ameos Clinics. The police quickly realized that the perpetrator was probably responsible for all of these crimes.

Arrest and investigation

The search for the fugitive woman was initiated immediately, but initially without success. But the investigators' persistence had an effect: after a short pursuit, the 19-year-old was finally arrested. Several knives were seized from her, which further strengthened the suspicion that she was responsible for both the attack and the property damage. The young woman was taken to the office and then transferred to a hospital in Hildesheim Presseportal.de reported.

The incidents in Hildesheim highlight the general development of crime in Germany. According to the Statista There has been a slight increase in certain types of crime, particularly those that affect citizens' sense of security. While a slight overall decline in crime of 1.7% was recorded in 2024, the police are primarily focused on property damage and robberies.

Call for help

The Hildesheim police ask all victims and witnesses of the incidents to call 05121-939-115. The community's cooperation with law enforcement is crucial to preventing such incidents in the future and ensuring safety in the popular city. Events like these remind us that vigilance and solidarity are important in order to make our lives here in Hildesheim safe and worth living.