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Young people steal televisions from the empty Bad Freienwalder Hotel!
Four teenagers from Bad Freienwalde break into a former hotel. Police investigate the theft and arrest the perpetrators.
Young people steal televisions from the empty Bad Freienwalder Hotel!
An incident in Bad Freienwalde is causing a stir: four young people between the ages of 14 and 16 broke into a former hotel, the Eduardshof. Loud Moz They found themselves in an awkward situation when the security guard discovered them and alerted the police. The teenagers were in the process of stealing a television when police arrived at the scene.
The police in Märkisch-Oderland have initiated investigations against the four boys. Despite their tender age, they are not spared and receive reports. The incident raises questions about juvenile crime, according to Statista has increased significantly in Germany in recent years.
A look at the numbers
Youth violence has reached worrying levels, statistics show. Around 13,800 cases were registered in 2024, which is more than twice as high as in 2016. An increase can also be observed among older teenagers and adolescents. However, rise and fall are not the same. While the number of young suspects overall fell by around 6 percent, violence among young people remains an issue of utmost importance.
The reasons for this increase are complex and are explained, among other things, by psychological stress due to the Corona measures. The question arises as to how these trends can be counteracted. There are considerations as to whether harsher sanctions or a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility could be possible solutions, while at the same time emphasizing greater prevention through youth welfare services.
The location of the event
The Hotel Eduardshof, which the young people broke into, has a special meaning in the region. It used to be a popular destination for motorcyclists, like the site Biker hotel reported. Here travelers could find many offers for motorcycle tours, and the hotel was very popular as a contact point for motorcycle tourists. Unfortunately, the house is now under the shadow of a criminal incident affecting the local community.
A return to appropriate recreational opportunities is critical for the youth affected and the entire community. The investigation will show what happens to the young perpetrators and what measures can be taken to prevent youth crime. What remains is the hope for a positive turnaround so that such incidents can be avoided in the future.