Urgent: Attempted Bike Theft & Assault on Girl in Abensberg
Abensberg, Lkr. Kelheim, May 22, 2025 – Authorities in Abensberg are seeking witnesses after a disturbing incident involving the attempted theft of a girl’s backpack and her subsequent assault. The Landshut Criminal Police Inspection is treating the case as an attempted predatory crime.
The Incident
On Wednesday evening, May 22, a 9-year-old girl was riding her scooter along Römerstrasse around 8:00 p.m. when two unknown men approached her. In a shocking turn of events, one of the men pushed the girl, causing her to fall. The same man then attempted to snatch the backpack secured on her scooter’s handlebar. The second suspect was reportedly filming the entire episode with his mobile phone. The girl suffered several bruises and abrasions due to the fall.
Witnesses Needed
The Landshut Criminal Police Inspection is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. Contact can be made at 0871-9252-0 or through any other local police station.
The Suspects
Suspect 1
- Approximately 170 cm tall
- Approximately 18 years old
- Slim build
- Short, brown hair
- Black clothing and black baseball cap
- Black-rimmed glasses
Suspect 2
- Approximately 165 cm tall
- Approximately 18 years old
- Stocky build
- Black t-shirt
- Black shorts with white stripes
- Black-rimmed glasses
- White sneakers
- Tattoo on the right hand’s back: Lucky, Lucka, or Luck
"This is a stark reminder for all of us to stay vigilant, especially when our children are out and about." – 247Sports News
FAQs
What happened to the girl?
The girl suffered bruises and abrasions but is expected to be fine.
What should I do if I have information?
Contact the Landshut Criminal Police Inspection at 0871-9252-0.
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