Senior woman surprises burglars: dramatic scene in Troisdorf!

Senior woman surprises burglars: dramatic scene in Troisdorf!

On Thursday, May 29, around 3:45 p.m., there was a terrifying incident in a single -family house on Titianstrasse in Troisdorf. A senior woman was awakened by a loud sound in the living room, whereupon she decided to get to the bottom of the matter. When trying to identify the source of the sound, she met two unknown men in her bedroom. After a short encounter, the perpetrators fled through the front door towards Van-Gogh-Platz. Despite immediately initiated search measures, they were able to escape undetected and did not leave any traces of burglary in the house. The criminal police are currently examining the type of penetration and possible theft, but indicates that there is no theft.

The perpetrators described were about 25 years old, about 180 cm tall and slim. They wore darkly colored clothing. The police have started a call to the population and asks witnesses to report on 02241 541-3221 to provide information about the perpetrators. The incident once again throws a light on the security situation in Troisdorf, which, according to experts, indicates the increasing number of burglary in Germany.

burglary statistics in Germany

Current statistics show an alarming increase in the burglaries in Germany. In 2023, 77,819 burglaries were registered nationwide, which corresponds to an increase of around 18 percent compared to the previous year. This leads to an average number of 213 burglaries daily and an average damage of 3,500 euros per slump, which leads to total damage of 340 million euros in 2023. This increase in the burglary figures is often attributed to the time after corona pandemic.

North Rhine-Westphalia, where Troisdorf is located, also has a significant increase of 15 % in burglaries. Interestingly, almost half of the attempts at burglary (47 %) are unsuccessful. It is striking that large cities record higher burglary figures as rural areas, with a burglar rate of 98 burglaries per 100,000 inhabitants in urban regions compared to 61 burglaries in rural areas.

prevention strategies and security measures

experts advise the increased use of mechanical security measures to increase property protection. In particular, measures should be taken at frequent attack points such as balcony and terrace doors as well as windows. The police offer both structural and technical security consultations, the aim of which is to inform citizens about effective security solutions and to improve their prevention strategies. An integrated approach from various security measures is recommended to minimize the risk of burglary.

Another incident in Troisdorf-Bergheim, which shows that the concern for burglaries is justified, occurred on the night of August 21, 2023 when it was broken into a restaurant. The thieves were in a four -digit value, which means that the local police continued to underline the urgency of this topic according to Presseportal . These incidents illustrate the need for constant vigilance and preventive measures to strengthen the feeling of security in the region.