Taxi driver in Lorsch threatened with scissors – police are looking for witnesses!

Taxi driver in Lorsch threatened with scissors – police are looking for witnesses!

In Lorsch, an attack that occurred on the night of Saturday, July 19, 2025, shocked the local community. A 45-year-old taxi driver was the victim of an attack on the street “In der Dieterswiese” in which he was threatened with a pair of scissors and deprived of his earnings. The incident happened shortly after 1:00 a.m. after the taxi driver had picked up passengers at Luisenplatz in Darmstadt.

The perpetrator, a slim man around 30 years old, was wearing black sportswear and is currently unknown. After the threatening action with the scissors, he managed to steal 150 euros before fleeing the crime scene on foot. The police have so far found no trace of the perpetrator and are asking the public for any relevant information that can be reported by calling 06252/7060. Commissariat 10 of the criminal police in Heppenheim is conducting the investigation. Viernheim-online.de reported this incident.

Crime in focus

Although the attack on the taxi driver is a frightening event, it adds to a disturbing statistic. In 2022, over 5.63 million crimes were recorded in Germany, indicating an increase in crime in general. statista.com The numbers of robbery crimes are worrying in some places, with over 38,000 cases increasing last year. In Hesse, the streets are not only high traffic arteries, but also scenes for criminal acts.

The most common forms of theft vary, but shoplifting and break-ins are particularly noticeable. 344,669 cases of shoplifting were reported in 2022 alone. The number of bicycle thefts is also high, with 265,562 cases. Regardless of whether it is a handbag snatching or gas station robbery, the number of attacks speaks for itself. Despite the alarming statistics, the clearance rate for such crimes remains relatively high compared to other areas of crime.

Ensure public safety

People in Lorsch and the surrounding area are wondering what can be done to ensure safety on the roads. The police appeal to citizens to be vigilant and to report suspicious observations quickly. Especially in times when theft crimes are on the rise again, it is important to work together to ensure a safe environment. Violence against public transport workers is not just a crime, it affects the entire community.

The events surrounding the attack on the taxi driver make it clear that every individual is required to participate in a healthy safety culture. In the hope that the investigating authorities will soon come to a positive result, solving the case remains of great importance for the citizens of Lorsch. Let's keep our eyes open together!