20-year-old from Bad Boll: Arrested after four robberies!

20-year-old from Bad Boll: Arrested after four robberies!

A 20-year-old man from Bad Boll is causing a stir in the Göppingen region. The police arrested the young man in an acquaintance's apartment and charged him with several robberies. The arrest took place on Wednesday of the previous week, but the information was not released until Tuesday SWR reported.

The investigation lasted a week and ultimately led to the arrest of the suspect. When searching his apartment, the officers discovered an airsoft pistol and cash in the low four-digit range. The young man is said to have admitted all four crimes he was accused of and is now in custody.

The robberies in detail

The incidents that the 20-year-old is accused of include an attack on a snack bar in Bad Boll at the end of September. Here the perpetrator came with a fake weapon and stole cash. Another robbery took place at a gas station in Göppingen-Jebenhausen at the beginning of October. The clerk refused to hand over money because he realized it was not a real weapon.

On the same day there was also a failed attempt to rob a bakery within a supermarket. This plan failed, but a few weeks later the suspect managed a successful robbery at the same bakery. He pushed an employee aside and stole a bag containing the day's takings.

A look at the crime figures

The incident reflects an alarming trend. Loud N-A-G Over 38,000 robberies were registered in Germany in 2022. Robbery is also one of the most common crimes dealt with by the police. In that year it was also found that the total number of thefts rose to around 1.78 million cases.

Crime statistics show that the clearance rate for robbery crimes is relatively high at just under 60%. In comparison, the number of residential burglaries is only 16.1%, with North Rhine-Westphalia being particularly noticeable with over 23,500 cases. More and more people are concerned about the increasing number of crimes in their area.

In this case, the police have once again demonstrated their vigilance. The investigation was conducted seriously and vigorously, which led to rapid success. The return to security in the region will now require continued close monitoring to avoid such acts and protect citizens.

We will keep you updated on developments in this case.