Inquiry into Taxi Driver Thefts

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2025 September 12 . 1:40 AM

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Inquiry into the Theft of Revenue from Taxi Operators

Inquiry into Taxi Driver Thefts

Cologne Police Seek Suspect in Taxi Driver Attack

In a troubling incident that took place on Saturday night, April 27, 2025, a 79-year-old taxi driver was assaulted in Cologne city center. The police are now searching for the suspect, who is believed to have used pepper spray during the attack and stolen the victim's wallet.

The altercation occurred around 11:30 PM on the "In der Burgmauer" street. The suspect, described as a 35-year-old man, stood at approximately 1.80 meters tall and had a distinctive appearance, with a mustache and an unkempt look. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with an orange hood and a dark jacket.

The suspect initially requested a ride from Bergisch Gladbach to Appellhofplatz in Cologne. However, the situation took a turn for the worse during the journey, leading to the assault on the taxi driver.

The Criminal Commission 14 is asking for any information about the incident, the suspect's identity, and/or whereabouts. The Cologne Police have provided a contact number (0221 229-0) and an email address ([email protected]) for the public to share any relevant details.

Images of the suspect are available at a specific link for those who may have seen him. The native language of the suspect has not been publicly disclosed.

The police urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrator to justice. The safety of our community is of utmost importance, and every piece of information could potentially lead to the arrest of the suspect.

Stay safe, Cologne.