Bad Klosterlausnitz/Gera, May 27, 2026. Following an alleged sexual offense in Bad Klosterlausnitz, the Gera Public Prosecutor’s Office and the police are investigating four suspects intensively. A young woman had previously been found in a helpless state.
- Location: Bad Klosterlausnitz (Saale-Holzland-Kreis)
- Start of Operation: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, shortly after 2:00 a.m.
- Affected Person: A 22-year-old woman
- Suspects: Four men aged 26 to 30
- Investigation Status: One suspect (29) in pre-trial detention, another (30) at large, two suspects released
Difficult Police Operation Following Witness Tip
The criminal police investigation began in the early hours of Tuesday after a 22-year-old woman was found partially unclothed in the town. At the very beginning of the operation, a witness provided officers with initial information regarding a possible sexual offense.
On-site, the initial police measures proved difficult, according to statements from the responsible authorities. The reason for this was a large number of people present at the scene. Nevertheless, officers were able to conduct extensive forensic evidence collection, the evaluation of which is currently ongoing. According to the current state of the investigation, it is assumed that two men were directly involved in the crime.
Arrest Warrant Executed – Manhunt for Second Suspect Underway
In the course of the investigation, four men between the ages of 26 and 30 came into the focus of the justice system. Two of them, who had initially been provisionally arrested, have since been released as the urgent suspicion against them was not substantiated during the interrogations.
In contrast, arrest warrants were obtained for the other two men. A 29-year-old Syrian national was brought before the competent magistrate at the Amtsgericht Gera on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The judge granted the public prosecutor’s application and executed the arrest warrant. The accused was transferred to a correctional facility.
An arrest warrant also exists for the second main suspect, a 30-year-old Iraqi. A police manhunt is currently underway for him. Investigators did not initially disclose further details regarding the course of events or the individuals involved, citing the ongoing proceedings.
🛡️ Support Services for Victims & Witness Appeal
If you have become a victim of a crime or need support, there are free and confidential help services available:
- “Violence against women” help hotline: Reachable by phone at 116 016 or online at hilfetelefon.de (free, anonymous, and available 24/7).
- Weisser Ring e.V.: Victim hotline for those affected by crimes at 116 006 or on the internet at weisser-ring.de.
- Police Emergency: In acute emergencies, please always dial the emergency number 110.
Witness Appeal: Persons who can provide relevant information regarding the incident in Bad Klosterlausnitz in the early hours of Tuesday morning or the whereabouts of the wanted 30-year-old Iraqi are asked to contact the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena at the telephone number 03641 810 or any other police station.
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Investigation into alleged sexual offense
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