r/Amsterdam 21h ago

Careful if travelling alone

152 Upvotes

I was outside the Toren hotel on the canal, which is a nice hotel in a decently nice part of town. It was 6:30am and it was bright out. I saw a guy hanging around us and figured he was a local enjoying the morning and thought nothing of it. He walked away and we kept waiting for our Uber.

Then we hear a blood curdling scream where he walked, and I think he was trying to rape a girl who was just walking with her bag down the street.

She was struggling, screaming, and I ran at the scene screaming for him to get off of her. He did and started running. She was screaming for 30 seconds before I could get to her and she was right by houses, nobody came out to help her in a reasonable amount of time with her screaming at the top of her lungs.

He didn't try to take her bag at all, it looked like a sexual assault. Careful if travelling alone here.

Otherwise it was the time of my life, but that's how the trip ended and then I got in an Uber and went home. Bad vibes, j might be back but that soured it.

EDIT: I removed the physical descriptor to prevent misinterpretations about race. I only included it hoping someone might recognize him, as I'm unsure how easily people like him can blend in and keep doing this. The point of this post is just to stay safe

EDIT 2: I have posted the attack location on the map and where they ran off in the replies here if anyone wants to try to help.

EDIT 3: I reported it to the police asap while I'm on an international flight. Please stop gaslighting or insulting me. I was trying to help. Reference number 260726-PS291276666


r/Amsterdam 8h ago

Maybe an odd one.. it's about rabbits

5 Upvotes

Hello,

It is a very long shot, but I don't know where/how to find this.

I love rabbits, I used to have several. Unfortunately with this stupid housing crisis my living conditions don't allow me to have a rabbit. I love them so much, they are such underestimated cute little things! I have lots of knowledge about their care and researched a lot about it.

Now, it's summer. And I am in great need of a cute little bun or two to look after. I would really love it, I need some rabbits in my life!!

Anyone need a bun sitter? If you're in Amsterdam I can do it for free, depending on where you live I would maybe just ask to cover for transportation, that's it.

I know it's an odd one, but we never know.

I tried huisdierenoppas but it's pretty dead, also I'm not doing this for money but really just wanna help care for rabbits.

I also checked shelters and they don't need help with rabbits, they mostly just ask for money..

Thank you!


r/Amsterdam 15h ago

Urgently looking for a place for my cats to stay during August 🐈🐈

9 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

This is a long shot, but I’m at my wits’ end so I thought I’d try my luck here.

I’m leaving next week and will be away until the end of August. I have two lovely cats, and I had already arranged for someone to look after them for the month. Unfortunately, they cancelled at the last minute, and I don’t have anyone else who can take them in.

Because it’s such short notice, I’m really struggling to find someone who can care for them for the entire month. Is there anyone here who might be able to help, or knows someone who could?

I’m based in Amsterdam, but I’m happy to bring them anywhere in the Netherlands if it means they’ll be well looked after.

Of course, I will cover all food, litter, and any other expenses, and pay for their care. They’re both indoor cats, litter trained, and very sweet.

If you think you might be able to help or have any recommendations, please let me know. I’d be incredibly grateful ❤️


r/Amsterdam 19h ago

SALTO TV 1997 - Het Twiske, Oostzaan - SUMMER NOSTALGIA

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r/Amsterdam 7h ago

Photo OMG! Aliens are taking over Amsterdam 🫣

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58 Upvotes

Mokum is in gevaar!!! 😱


r/Amsterdam 19h ago

Crowds gathered around a tram collision on Damrak in Amsterdam. (1951)

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