Police are looking for witnesses from Bernkastel-Kues after a sexual offense in St. Goar

Police are looking for witnesses from Bernkastel-Kues after a sexual offense in St. Goar

In St. Goar, a dark shadow rises over the idyllic Loreleyblick campsite. Local police are looking for an unknown couple who may provide important clues to a sexual offense that is said to have occurred on the night of July 30, 2024. Concrete details have not yet been disclosed, but investigators from the Wittlich criminal police are urgently asking for the public's help. This reports Antenna KH.

According to the police, the wanted couple, who could live in the Bernkastel-Kues region, stayed overnight at the campsite in a motorhome that night. The investigators are convinced that the couple's observations could make a decisive contribution to solving the incident. The man is described as being in his mid-40s and working in a large winery, while his companion works in a kindergarten. It is important to emphasize that the police are not making any accusations, but are simply looking for information that could help solve the case. Information can be sent directly to the criminal police on 06571/9500 or to the Wittlich police station on 06571/9260.

An urgent call for help

The appeal to the public is made on behalf of the Koblenz public prosecutor's office, and the local investigators emphasize that every piece of information, no matter how small, could be valuable. If you recognize the couple you are looking for or have information about their stay, please contact them quickly. The Trier police headquarters, which is responsible for this process, has already set up a press office for inquiries. You can also find the contacts on the official police website.

The scope of the issue of sexual crimes in Germany is alarming. Loud Statista The number of recorded sexual crimes has been rising for years and reached a peak of around 128,000 cases in 2024. The number of unreported incidents is high because many victims do not report their experiences, often for fear of being stigmatized or blamed. The high number of female victims is particularly worrying: around 91 percent of those affected were women, and this even affects around 94 percent of rape cases.

An appeal to sensitivity

Teens and young women between the ages of 14 and 20 are most at risk. It is noteworthy that the majority of perpetrators have no or only an informal relationship with their victims. This information highlights the importance of creating awareness of the risks and strengthening the perception of safety. Therefore, the police's explicit request for information about a current case is of great importance.

The situation in St. Goar is an urgent reason to work together with the authorities to ensure greater security and to protect those affected. The police appeal to all citizens to be attentive and, if necessary, to help clarify a terrible incident. Your help could be crucial for clarification.

For further information, especially on this explosive topic, the Trier Police Headquarters is available on 0651 983 40021 or by email at pptrier.presse@polizei.rlp.de.