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Attack on senior citizens: wife injured, perpetrator escapes unknown!
In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, an elderly couple was the victim of an attack in which the woman was injured. Police are investigating.
Attack on senior citizens: wife injured, perpetrator escapes unknown!
On the night of August 9, 2025, there was a shocking attack on a senior couple in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. At around 3:30 a.m., in the middle of the night, two unknown perpetrators broke into the elderly couple's house. At the time of the attack, the couple was sleeping peacefully in their own four walls. A resident was not injured, but the 72-year-old wife suffered minor injuries when the intruders attacked her and had to be treated on an outpatient basis.
The situation escalated when the woman woke up and wanted to check that everything was going well. The perpetrators physically attacked her and then searched the house for valuables. Despite their cries for help and the immediate contact of the authorities by attentive neighbors who heard the screams, the perpetrators were able to escape undetected. It remains unclear whether anything was actually stolen. So Merkur reports.
Investigations underway
The Garmisch-Partenkirchen police station immediately initiated searches, which were supported by surrounding departments. There are currently no arrests, but the investigation has already been taken over by the criminal investigation service of the Weilheim criminal police station. These are run under the direction of the Munich II public prosecutor's office and are aimed at suspected robbery. It remains to be seen whether investigators can find any clues to the perpetrators as the neighborhood is severely affected by this incident.
The matter raises many questions: How could such a brazen attack occur in the middle of the night? The wife wondered whether her husband noticed the incident, which, according to All-in, remains unclear.
Long-lasting consequences for the community
In a region known for its security, this incident leaves an uneasy feeling. Residents are wondering how they can increase their security and whether they can trust the police to put a stop to such brazen break-ins in the future. The couple, who lost their peace during the night, hope for a quick clarification and an end to the uncertainty. The local community stands together and remains vigilant as the investigation progresses and police intensify their efforts.