Packages in the Olympic village - thefts are increasing! What to do?

Packages in the Olympic village - thefts are increasing! What to do?

Elstal, Deutschland - Hardly a day passes on which the latest news from the Havelland does not employ the citizens. A current problem is the repeated theft of packages in the Olympic village of Elstal. This situation makes not only the delivery services, but also to the residents. Deutsche Post and other logistics services deliver packages to the village every day. But packets and packages keep disappearing, especially in front of the 56 mailboxes in the dining house of the nations, such as the MAZ . Tenants who live in the apartments renovated in the company "Terraplan" since 2021 have already reported early thefts, and the police are also informed about the situation.

to counteract this annoyance, Andreas Weidel, the managing director of the property management Cimova, has intended to use unused rooms as a secure parking space for packages. This measure could help prevent theft and to enable the residents to deliver more carefully to their packages.

comprehensive security measures for seniors

Another topic that is currently concerned with many people is the security of older fellow citizens. The police have published a brochure that specifically indicates the risks that exist for seniors. In the 72-page brochure, numerous forms of crime are treated that are important for older people. Among other things, dangers on the front door, such as false police officers or the pretense of false emergencies, are discussed. The so-called grandchildren and other telephone frauds are also listed, such as police advice

In addition, there are tips on protection against crimes and the advantages of positive neighborhood contacts are highlighted. The brochure also offers information about the victim aid facility Weisser Ring and the addresses of local advice centers - a helpful offer for those who have questions about security.

the theft crime

The police crime statistics also provide information about crime in Germany. Around 5.8 million crimes were registered in 2024, with theft offenses over 1.94 million cases. This means that about a third of all crimes fall into this category. However, the trend shows that the proportion of theft crime decreases compared to previous years. In 2015, the number of thefts was still 2.5 million, which made almost 40%of all total crimes, as the BKA

The decline in clearly measured theft offenses has several causes. Technical measures and the work of prevention centers could have contributed to this. Nevertheless, theft remains a burning topic, especially for the residents in endangered regions such as Elstal.

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Developments in the Havelland show the numerous challenges with which the residents are faced. The cooperation between residents, authorities and institutions is required to improve the quality of life for everyone.