Lonely and tied up: shocking home invasion in Upper Austria!

Lonely and tied up: shocking home invasion in Upper Austria!

Am Ostbahnhof, 10243 Berlin, Deutschland - On December 22, 2024, an 85-year-old woman became the victim of a brutal home invasion in her own home. The police announced this in an official message. The terrible act occurred in the evening when the senior had just brought her trash into the garage. Suddenly she was pushed into her house by a masked unknown, tied up with cable ties and forced it to surrender cash. Despite the threat, the woman managed to make the perpetrator believed that she had no more money and no safe, but the perpetrator finally found the safe, but only jewelry was located. This remained unaffected by the perpetrator. After the crime, he left the old lady back in the toilet and sprayed the interior with the content of two fire extinguishers before looking for the width. The woman suffered minor injuries, but was able to free herself and alert the police.

victim protection and support

Such moving incidents show the need for comprehensive victim protection. The Federal Police recommendations are clear: Victims of criminal offenses should immediately file a complaint in order to hold the perpetrators responsible and avoid future acts. The Federal Police emphasized that those affected by crimes, such as the 85-year-old woman, have specific rights that enable them to receive support from criminal proceedings and beyond. Information about your own rights and access to help and support offers are available and are provided by victim protection officers at all police stations. At train stations there are specially set up contact points for women affected by violence who offer help around the clock. The federal police recommend that you always contact the police in emergencies and use the emergency call under 110 to ensure quick help, as well as bundespolizei.de reported.