- Location: Paradiespark, Jena
- Date of Incident: November 6, 2025, approx. 8:00 PM
- Incident: Robbery of a sweater by a group of youth offenders
- Special Feature: Political motive is being investigated
- Police Contact: 03641/81-0 (Case Number: 0307279/2025)
Jena, February 24, 2026. The Jena Criminal Police is turning to the public with an official appeal for witnesses. Following a robbery of a man in the heavily frequented Paradiespark, the authority is looking for information from the population. The investigation focuses on a group of youths who specifically attacked their victim because of a print on his clothing.
What happened?
As the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena reports, the incident occurred as early as the evening of November 6, 2025, around 8:00 PM. According to the current state of police investigations, a group of several youths was in the park when they noticed a man. The bone of contention was apparently the logo on the victim’s sweater.
According to the police report, the adolescents expressed their disapproval of this print and subsequently took physical action against the man. The situation escalated to the point where the garment was forcibly torn from the victim’s body and stolen. The Criminal Police have launched an investigation. Since the assault was explicitly directed against the symbolism on the clothing, investigators emphasize that a political motive for the act cannot be ruled out at this time.
Context: Safety in Urban Spaces
Paradiespark is the “green lung” of Jena and extends as a spacious facility directly along the Saale. It connects the city center with the southern districts. During the day, the area is a popular local recreation spot for families, students of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, and recreational athletes. In the evening hours, however, the park often functions as a meeting point for various groups of adolescents.
The fact that a mere piece of clothing becomes the trigger for a robbery illustrates how quickly ideological or political differences in public spaces can turn into physical violence. Should the suspicion of politically motivated crime (PMK) be substantiated, the police state security (Staatsschutz) usually takes over the further processing of such cases, as these offenses are pursued with high priority.
The authorities generally advise passers-by in similar situations to remain calm: civil courage is important, but one’s own physical integrity comes first. Witnesses should not put themselves in danger but should immediately call the emergency number 110. Precise descriptions of persons made from a safe distance, as well as observing directions of flight, are of invaluable value for later investigative work.
Conclusion and Appeal: What happens next?
To identify the group of perpetrators and fully clarify the exact course of events, the Criminal Police are now dependent on the support of the citizens of Jena. Even though the act took place several months ago, subsequent information – often regarding seemingly minor details – can bring the decisive breakthrough in the investigations.
Anyone who made suspicious observations in the area of Paradiespark on the evening of November 6, 2025, or can provide information about a conspicuous youth group there, is urgently requested to get in touch. Relevant information is accepted by the Jena Police at the telephone number 03641/81-0 or by email at kpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de. Please always state the case number 0307279/2025 when contacting us.
We thank you for your attention and assistance so that the public parks in Jena remain safe places of recreation for all citizens.
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Witness appeal after robbery in Paradiespark
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