Wiesbaden shaken: Man exposed herself to a 69-year-old walker!

Wiesbaden shaken: Man exposed herself to a 69-year-old walker!

Schlichterstraße, 65199 Wiesbaden, Deutschland - in Wiesbaden, a disturbing incident occurred on Saturday morning, which puts the city into turmoil. A 69-year-old woman who went for a walk with her dog was bothered by an unknown man at around 3:05 a.m. He exposed himself and started with sexual acts in front of her. In order to defend himself, the woman used animal defense spray, whereupon the perpetrator fled towards the Wiesbaden city center. The police are now looking for references to the incident and asks for support from the population.
according to Image The perpetrator could be described as follows: He has the Mediterranean appearance, is about 35 years old and between 170 and 180 cm tall. He had dark short hair and a full beard.

This incident is part of a worrying development: In recent years, the number of sexual offenses in Germany has increased continuously. In 2024 the highest level was reached with around 128,000 cases recorded. This is also reported by the statistics of the Statista . According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the reasons for this increase are increased sensitivity in society as well as an increased notification. However, it remains unclear how many cases are not reported. Many victims shy away from filing a complaint, often due to fear of blame and further traumatization.

The context of the harassment

The women concerned in these offenses are often young and vulnerable. Around 91 percent of the victims of sex crimes are female, although around 94 percent of victims are women in rapes. Also the Wiesbaden currently reported a similar harassment at a bus stop that shows that such incidents have not become isolated cases and have become routine. Young people and young women between the ages of 14 and 20 are particularly at risk.