Jena – August 20, 2026. Following two incidents in the spring of 2024, the Jena Criminal Investigation Department is publicly searching for a suspected perpetrator using a composite sketch. The man is accused of sexually harassing and assaulting women in two separate cases.
- Event: Sexual assaults on two women
- Locations: Jahnstraße and the area of Engelplatz/Neugasse, Jena
- Dates: March 10, 2024, and March 13, 2024
- Contact: Kripo Jena at 03641-810
Chronology of the March 2024 incidents
Due to the proximity in time and the modus operandi, investigators assume that the same perpetrator is responsible for both crimes. The incidents occurred as follows:
- March 10, 2024 (approx. 06:45 AM): In Jahnstraße, the unknown man followed a 22-year-old woman from behind, hugged her, and touched her between her legs.
- March 13, 2024: A similar incident occurred in the city center of Jena between Engelplatz and Neugasse. A 56-year-old woman was also hugged from behind and touched in the chest and genital area. The perpetrator then fled in the direction of the Paradiesbahnhof.
Police description of the suspect
The wanted man was described by the victims as follows:
- Arab phenotype
- Age: Approximately 25 to 35 years old
- Height: Approximately 1.80 meters
- Hair: Dark, short, slightly curly hair
- Build and face: Slim build, narrow face, small head
- Appearance: Dark clothing, possibly a finely trimmed beard
- Distinguishing features: Spoke broken German; carried a beer bottle in his right hand during at least one of the incidents
Police appeal for witnesses
Anyone who recognizes the man depicted in the composite sketch or can provide relevant information regarding his identity or current whereabouts is asked to contact the investigators directly. The Kripo Jena can be reached at 03641-810.
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Sexual assault on women in Jena: Police search for perpetrator with composite sketch
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