Shock in Leipzig: Dangerous criminal escaped – police without a trace!

Shock in Leipzig: Dangerous criminal escaped – police without a trace!

A disturbing incident in the Leipzig psychiatric hospital keeps the public in suspense. A 34-year-old potentially dangerous criminal remains at large a week after his escape. Despite extensive police searches, there is currently no concrete information about his whereabouts. According to information from lvz.de The Leipzig public prosecutor's office is trying to get a new arrest warrant against the fugitive.

The escape occurred during a short stay outdoors, during which the offender took the opportunity to climb over a six-meter-high fence. The clinic emphasizes that his exceptional fitness and climbing skills played a role. It is a unique incident, as there has not been a similar escape attempt in this rehabilitation center in almost 30 years.

Clinic security check

After this incident, the clinic announced construction measures to improve safety. The man had not only been convicted of knife attacks, but was also considered an addict and had already spent several years in forensic psychiatry. His most recent conviction in 2023 included seven years and 10 months in prison - not his first escape attempt. He was able to escape during a transport in 2021.

The police describe the fugitive as 1.72 meters tall, athletic and slim, with a black hedgehog haircut and tattooed characters on his right hand. At the time of the escape he was wearing a hooded jacket, black sports leggings and white sneakers. He is also known to speak only broken German, which may complicate the search for him. Anyone interested can find a photo of the person they are looking for on the police website, and tips can be given by phone or at any department.

Comparison with other escapes

A look beyond Leipzig's borders shows that similar incidents also happen elsewhere. So reported WDR by a 38-year-old man who escaped from the forensic psychiatric prison in Cologne during a walk. However, he was quickly caught again after a witness tipped off the police. Such happy turns of events stand in contrast to the current case, which continues to pose a major challenge for security agencies.

The investigation and public education about the fugitive are of enormous importance to ensure the safety of citizens. We will keep you updated on developments.