Church in Central Franconia under investigation for sexual misconduct - law enforcement involved
In the market town of Heroldsberg, located within the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, an unfortunate incident occurred during a church festival on July 6, 2025. The Erlangen Criminal Police are currently investigating a reported sexual offense that took place on an adjacent field in the district of Großgeschaidt, around 1 a.m.
The police are particularly interested in speaking to a man who may have important information regarding the crime. According to the victim's statements, this man was in the area of the field, the crime scene, during the time of the incident. The police have provided an image that may be useful for identifying this individual.
Anyone who may have noticed anything unusual during the church festival, even if it seemed normal at the time, is urged to contact the police at 0911 2112-3333. The police are still seeking additional witnesses to help with their investigations.
It is important to note that a 17-year-old suspect has been detained and is currently in custody. However, no further suspects have been identified or announced in relation to this incident.
The Middle Franconia police reported the incident, and they are actively working with the Erlangen Criminal Police to gather as much information as possible. The police are urging all potential witnesses to come forward and share any details they may have, no matter how small they may seem.
The Erlangen Criminal Police are currently investigating the case and are seeking witnesses to help with their investigations. If you were present at the church festival on July 6, 2025, and have not yet spoken to the police, you are encouraged to contact them at the provided number. Your cooperation is crucial in helping to bring justice to the victim and ensuring the safety of the community.
- The Erlangen Criminal Police are not only investigating the reported sexual offense near the church festival, but they are also actively seeking witnesses who may have information related to general-news topics, such as health-and-wellness, science, or crime-and-justice, that could potentially aid their investigations.
- If you were present at the church festival in Heroldsberg on July 6, 2025, and are knowledgeable about health-and-wellness, sexual-health topics, or have any insights into crime-and-justice, particularly in relation to the reported sexual offense, your information could prove valuable to the Erlangen Criminal Police.
- Even if you were not directly involved in or witnessed the reported sexual offense during the church festival on July 6, 2025, your knowledge of science, health-and-wellness, sexual-health, or general-news topics, such as crime-and-justice, could still aid the Erlangen Criminal Police in their pursuit of justice for the victim and the maintenance of a safe community.
