A young woman from Erkelenz was walking alone on the footpath and cycle path next to the L 3 from Uevekoven to Schwanenberg on May 29 (Thursday) at around 10 pm. Shortly after leaving Uevekoven, she noticed a male person behind her who was apparently following her. The man approached her and asked her if they should walk together. The young woman refused and increased the distance to him. However, the stranger continued to follow her and began to walk. When he caught up with her, he repeatedly pinched her buttocks. The young woman then also began to run. The man followed her to the kindergarten on the street in Schley in Schwanenberg and then ran off in an unknown direction. He was about 175 centimeters tall, 30 to 40 years old and dressed in dark clothes. He had a long beard, appeared to be from the south and spoke with an unknown accent.
In order to clarify the crime, anyone who may have made observations in connection with the incident is asked to come forward. Anyone who can provide information on the identity of the man is also asked to contact the Heinsberg police's Criminal Investigation Department 1 on 02452 920 0. Information can also be provided via the Heinsberg police website or via the direct link: https://polizei.nrw/artikel/anzeige-hinweis.