I didn’t expect this.
What was supposed to be time in one of my favorite countries turned into something completely different. I was the victim of an armed robbery — and it escalated into a physical fight.
The Robbery
Two men attacked me while armed. During the struggle, I defended myself and managed to fight back. In that moment, I knew I had seriously hurt one of them.
They stole my main phone — the one that held everything:
- My photos and memories
- A 1TB microSD card
- My digital wallets and apps
Losing it wasn’t just about the device — it was my digital life.
Police Update
Yesterday, the police arrested two suspects.
They told me that the phone had already been sold. They also confirmed something I didn’t fully realize during the attack: I hadn’t just injured one attacker — I had injured both.
One of the wounded suspects is still on the run. According to the police, he was the one who sold my phone.
Ongoing Threats
It didn’t end there.
Yesterday, I was followed by friends of the suspects. They threatened to shoot me and even made gestures with their hands to imitate pulling a trigger.
That moment changed everything. This is no longer just about a robbery — it’s about ongoing safety.
My View Now
I’ve traveled to more than 40 countries, and Namibia has always been one of my favorites.
But after this experience, I can’t recommend it the same way anymore.
The level of safety I once felt here is gone — at least for me.
What’s Next
Right now, I’m dealing with:
- Replacing my phone and essential gear
- Securing my digital accounts
- Processing what happened
This situation isn’t over yet — especially with one suspect still on the run.
I’ll share updates as things develop.
Note: I currently don’t have access to my photos due to the robbery. As a symbol for this post, I created the header image using AI to express the situation and emotions around it.
I’m currently raising funds to replace my stolen devices, including my phone and 1TB microSD card. I still hope that the police can at least recover the SD card with my photos and memories. Any support is greatly appreciated.
If you’d like to help me recover and replace my stolen devices, you can donate via PayPal here: Donate to Help Me Recover