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Munich Police Hunt Suspect in Necklace Snatching of 90-Year-Old at Nordfriedhof

Kommissariat 21 has launched a fresh witness appeal following a Sunday incident in which a man fled after ripping necklaces from a 90-year-old, leaving her on the ground without injuries.

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Overview

  • The robbery occurred around 14:00 on July 6 at Nordfriedhof in Schwabing when an unidentified man approached the woman from behind and tore off her necklaces.
  • Police say the victim fell and could not stand on her own but escaped without any physical injuries.
  • Cemetery visitors found the woman, helped her to her feet and alerted authorities, who arrived to find the suspect had already fled.
  • The stolen necklaces are valued at several hundred euros, according to Munich police.
  • Investigators describe the suspect as a 25–30-year-old man, about 1.75 m tall with an unkempt hairstyle, and urge anyone with information to contact Kommissariat 21.