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Berlin Police Investigate Daylight Robbery in Volkspark Friedrichshain

A mother with her toddler was attacked and robbed by an unidentified woman, highlighting growing concerns over public safety in urban parks.

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Der Volkspark Friedrichshain.
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Overview

  • On Friday midday, a 28-year-old mother sitting with her two-year-old son in Volkspark Friedrichshain was assaulted and robbed by an unknown woman.
  • The attacker threw a stone at the victim’s head, causing a scalp wound, and later threatened her with a stick before seizing her backpack from the stroller.
  • The stolen backpack was later found in the park, but the victim’s wallet and personal documents were missing.
  • A second mother with her infant, who was present at the scene, fled after the initial stone-throwing incident.
  • Berlin police have launched an investigation to identify the suspect, who remains at large, and recover the stolen valuables.