Exhibitionist causes excitement at the bathing lake in Vaihingen-Horrheim

Exhibitionist causes excitement at the bathing lake in Vaihingen-Horrheim

A 68-year-old was temporarily arrested in Vaihingen/Enz after he was accused of harassing several bathers. The incident occurred at the Seewaldseen near Vaihingen-Horrheim. Loud Stuttgart News A witness reported the man's exhibitionistic actions on Friday around 3 p.m. The bathers affected were predominantly female and minors.

The police are now asking for information from other victims and witnesses about this incident. It is also being examined whether there is a connection to a similar incident on June 26th. Here too, an exhibitionist appeared at a swimming lake near Horrheim, which made the police investigation even more difficult.

Previous incidents are cause for concern

As early as June 25, 2025, two men came into the focus of the police for carrying out exhibitionist acts at a swimming lake in Horrheim. A 26-year-old and a 17-year-old had both exposed themselves and turned towards the opposite bank. Several witnesses observed the crime and alerted the police. The two suspects, who denied any acts of crime, were found at the scene of the incident, but were released after police measures were completed. The criminal investigation department at the Ludwigsburg police headquarters has taken over the investigation and is calling on witnesses and other victims to come forward. Information can be submitted by phone to 0800 1100225 or by email to notices.kripo.ludwigsburg@polizei.bwl.de. This incident shows that exhibitionists are often active at the bathing lakes in the region.

The frightening incidents raise questions about the safety of bathers and underline the need for increased prevention measures in such public places. The police have therefore paid attention to the bathing lakes in order to prevent similar acts in the future and to increase safety for all guests.