Alleged fundraisers under investigation for a reported robbery, according to a joint statement from the Prosecutor's Offices in Mainz and Bad Kreuznach.
A robbery occurred in the small town of Grolsheim, Germany, on August 12, 2025, between 11:00 and 12:00, on Alzeyer Straße. The Criminal Police Bad Kreuznach has taken over the investigation of the robbery.
The victim of the robbery was a 95-year-old individual who passed away a few days after the incident. The immediate search measures did not result in the suspect's arrest.
According to the police, the suspect followed the victim unnoticed into the kitchen of their residence. The suspect then asked for a donation for circus animals and a glass of water before using simple physical force to steal the victim's wallet, taking several banknotes.
No further details about the suspect's appearance or clothing were provided. However, the police are urging residents to be vigilant and not let strangers into their homes or apartments, as thieves often use tricks to gain access.
The death of the victim is being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Mainz, but no connection has been established between the robbery and the man's death. The police are appealing for witnesses in the Grolsheim area.
For more information, see the Police Directorate Bad Kreuznach's website. The contact details for the Criminal Inspectorate Bad Kreuznach are: telephone 0671/8811-0, email [email protected], and website s.rlp.de/iERKQpZ.
The investigation is currently ongoing, and the public is asked to contact the police on 0671 8811-0 if they have any information about the fleeing suspect or any suspicious activities in the area. As of now, there is no publicly available information about the name of the suspect who began a crime series in Grolsheim in August 2025.
