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Masked scooter driver flees from police: Schorndorf in a state of emergency!
Police are looking for witnesses after masked scooter riders escaped in Schorndorf. Incident on June 11, 2025, helicopter in action.
Masked scooter driver flees from police: Schorndorf in a state of emergency!
In the early morning hours of June 11, 2025, a police operation in Schorndorf, in the Rems-Murr district, caused a stir. At around 3:30 a.m., two teenage scooter riders, aged 15 and 16, were discovered by a police patrol. When the officers noticed the two, they fled at high speed, leaving everything behind them. Stuttgart News reported that one of the scooter riders was masked with a balaclava, leading police to fear that the duo may have been involved in a crime or planning one.
The pursuit, which quickly intensified, led to a police helicopter being requested to assist in the search. According to the report of the Swabian Post The scooter riders were located on the L1147 state road between Schorndorf and Oberberken. When they arrived in Oberberken, they left their scooters behind and continued their escape on foot.
Investigations are ongoing
Police eventually determined that both drivers could be identified. However, it remains unclear why one of the young people was masked and whether a crime was actually committed. The investigators are therefore asking for help from the public: Witnesses are asked to contact the Schorndorf police station on 07181 2040.
This incident sheds light on the current discussion about juvenile crime, which remains an issue that should not be underestimated. According to a study by the Federal Agency for Civic Education shows that the majority of young people become delinquent over time, with most only committing minor crimes. Youth crime is therefore predominantly male and represents a social phenomenon in which many change their behavior as they grow up.
The incident in Schorndorf could therefore also be viewed in the broader context of juvenile crime in Germany. While serious crimes among young people are rare, there is often talk about the increase in crimes of opportunity. It is important to take preventive measures to help young people make the right decisions and stay away from criminal paths.