Teen robbed at knifepoint near Neu-Isenburg train station on Sunday
A 16-year-old was robbed at knifepoint in Neu-Isenburg on Sunday afternoon. The attack happened near the train station in a green area around 4 p.m. Police are now asking for witnesses to come forward with information.
Two youths approached the teenager before one pulled out a knife and demanded money. The assailant, described as 17 to 18 years old and around 5'11" tall, wore a dark cap and black jacket. He also carried a brightly coloured knife.
The second suspect, of similar age, stood about 5'9" tall and had dark hair with a goatee. He wore a grey jacket. After the victim handed over roughly €35, both attackers fled in an unknown direction.
Overall crime trends in Neu-Isenburg show a decline in robberies over the past five years. Cases dropped from 12 in 2021 to just 8 in 2025, with the lowest number—6—recorded in 2023, according to Hessian police statistics.
Offenbach Criminal Police (Kripo) are urging anyone with details about the incident to contact them. Witnesses can reach investigators at +49 69 8098-1234. The case remains under active investigation.
