Overview

• The attack occurred on Sunday around 14:00 at Nordfriedhof in Schwabing as the woman was tending a grave.
• The assailant approached from behind, snatched her necklaces and fled, causing her to fall but she sustained no injuries.
• The stolen necklaces are valued at several hundred euros.
• Munich police describe the suspect as a 25-to-30-year-old man about 175 cm tall with an unkempt hairstyle.
• The case adds to a series of recent violent robberies targeting seniors in public spaces, spurring calls for enhanced elder protection.