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Robbery in Otterstadt: 80-year-old loses gold chain!
Unknown perpetrator tears gold chain from 80-year-old woman in Otterstadt. Police are appealing for witness information about this robbery.
Robbery in Otterstadt: 80-year-old loses gold chain!
It happened on Thursday, November 13, 2025, around 3:30 p.m. on Guidostrasse in Otterstadt, a quiet district in the Rhein-Pfalz district. An 80-year-old woman was the victim of a brazen robbery when an unknown man approached her and claimed to have found jewelry. How MRN News According to reports, the perpetrator pressed these pieces of jewelry into her hand and suddenly tore a gold chain from her neck.
The perpetrator then fled towards Lindenstrasse. The Speyer police station has taken charge of the matter and is asking for information from any witnesses. Anyone who has observed something can call 06232/1370 or email pispeyer@polizei.rlp.de. It is important that such incidents are solved quickly in order to prevent further crimes and to strengthen citizens' sense of security.
The crime situation
Such incidents are not isolated. Overall, there were loud noises in Germany Statista More than 38,000 robberies were recorded in 2022, including 1,060 handbag snatches and 628 gas station robberies. The clearance rate for these crimes is around 60%, which is slightly better than for residential burglaries. Nevertheless, the increase in recent years cannot be ignored. More and more people are feeling unsafe due to rising crime rates.
What is particularly alarming is the fact that theft crimes have increased again for the first time since 2015. Around 1.78 million thefts were recorded in 2022. The most common theft offenses include murder, which has fallen by half in the last 20 years, but the threat of robbery remains.
Call for vigilance
A worrying trend that concerns many people in the region. Older people in particular, like the 80-year-old affected, should be vigilant and pay attention to who they surround themselves with. Situations that may seem harmless can quickly turn out to be dangerous. The incident in Otterstadt is a sad example of the reality that many citizens have to face every day.
Engaging police and encouraging members of the public to come forward immediately when suspicious activity is observed can be instrumental in increasing safety in our communities. Let us work together to ensure that such incidents do not become a habit. Further information and relevant reports can also be found at Rhine Palatinate, where the incident is described again in detail.