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Mirror thefts in Cottbus: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!
Over 30 exterior mirrors were stolen from cars in Cottbus. The police are looking for witnesses and information from the Madlow and Gallinchen districts.
Mirror thefts in Cottbus: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!
A series of thefts is causing a stir in Cottbus: Over 30 vehicles were recently left without exterior mirrors, with the focus particularly on Audi models. The police have already started an investigation and are asking the public for help. The incidents have occurred over the past few days, with eight cars already affected on Friday. The following Sunday, another 22 vehicles were added. The estimated material damage amounts to tens of thousands of euros, which underlines the seriousness of the situation. The authorities have secured traces and video recordings and are now turning to citizens: Suspicious people who were observed in the Madlow or Gallinchen districts, as well as information about the crime, can be reported by calling 0355 4937-1227. This shows how important it is for police and the community to work together to stop such crimes. Niederlausitz Current reports on the details of the investigation.
This topic is becoming increasingly relevant, especially in view of the current figures on theft crime that the Federal Criminal Police Office has published in its police crime statistics. According to one, there will be 5.8 million crimes committed in 2024 Information from the BKA more than 1.94 million for theft crimes. However, compared to the years before the corona pandemic, there are signs of improvement, as the number of thefts was reduced by 1.6% in 2024 compared to 2023.
Local crimes and their consequences
The sobering situation is supplemented by further crimes in Cottbus. A break-in was recently reported in an apartment building in Sachsendorf, in which a 19-year-old was temporarily arrested. There was also a failed attempt to break into a snack machine on Sielower Chaussee, which resulted in material damage amounting to over a thousand euros. A particularly explosive crime: On Monday night, a PEUGEOT van was stolen, the value of which is estimated at a five-figure sum, and which is now on an international wanted list. If the number of thefts continues to rise, it could become a challenge for Cottbus citizens to feel truly safe in their own four walls.
So while the city grapples with rising theft rates, there is an exciting development in the area of housing and design. In a current trend forecast, Pinterest predicts various living trends for 2025 that could perhaps be inspiring for the living room at home. Among the trends presented is the ‘Cherry Red Decor’, where the color cherry red is the explicit focus. Decorative elements could be complemented by tea towels or cushions in the new accent colors. Realtor.com emphasizes that the combination with cherry wood furniture could create a modern but at the same time warm ambience.
Another trend that should please designers is the 'Rococo Revival', with an emphasis on asymmetrical design and lush ornamentation. Times are changing, and while one half of the city strives for safety and security, the other shows that living can also be creative and playful. And so the hope of the citizens of Cottbus is that through collective efforts both the theft rate can be reduced and new and exciting housing ideas can be realized. The coming months will certainly provide informative results in this regard.