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Sensation on the regional train: Exhibitionist causes horror for Kaub!
Unknown man commits exhibitionist acts on regional train near Kaub. Police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
Sensation on the regional train: Exhibitionist causes horror for Kaub!
A scandalous incident occurred on a regional train between Mainz and Koblenz on October 7, 2023. An unknown man exposed himself and committed exhibitionistic acts, much to the outrage of a witness. She reported that the man exposed his penis and masturbated. The incident occurred near Kaub around 5:40 p.m. During the stop in Kaub, both the suspect and the witness got out independently of each other, which may make it difficult to identify the perpetrator.
The description of the man, who is around 40 years old, leaves room for identification. He has dark skin, wears a green, gray and white striped T-shirt and had a noticeable blue bandage on his arm. He also had a Focus bicycle with him. The Trier Federal Police hope that witnesses to the incident, especially the previously unknown victim, will come forward to clear up the case. More on this reported Tixio.
Increased number of unreported sexual crimes
This incident is part of a worrying development. Loud Berlin newspaper The number of sexual crimes on public transport has increased. In 2022, the police registered 150 sexual offenses, 35 more than in the previous year. 66 crimes were reported, particularly on regional and S-Bahn trains, which represents an increase of 12 cases compared to the previous year.
Statistics show that 70% of sexual crimes can be attributed to exhibitionism and public nuisance, which have significantly lower potential for violence compared to other crimes. Despite the increase, it should be noted that other crimes, such as assault and vandalism, are declining, putting the burden of sexual offenses into perspective.
Investigations underway
The Trier Federal Police are continuing to investigate an earlier incident in May 2023, in which a 32-year-old Romanian made obscene comments to a train attendant and exposed his penis. These incidents shed light on a larger problem in public transport, where women are increasingly being harassed by exhibitionists. This makes preventative measures and increased monitoring of transport, as has already been introduced in subways and buses, all the more important.
However, the debate about the effectiveness of these measures is controversial. Critics argue that video surveillance does not provide the desired level of security. What is certain is that the issue remains on the agenda and the federal police are ready to investigate further incidents.
Events of this kind are not only frightening, but also a strong signal that awareness of the problem needs to be created in the public space. Only through a joint approach can the protection of all passengers be ensured.