Klopfer with criminal energy: burglars caught in Prenzlau!

Klopfer with criminal energy: burglars caught in Prenzlau!

Max-Lindow-Straße, 17291 Prenzlau, Deutschland - A little stay on the toilet can sometimes take unexpected twists, as a recent incident in Prenzlau shows. On June 16, a man used the outside toilet of an allotment garden in Max-Lindow-Straße and immediately followed his criminal intentions. As the SVZ reports, the uninvited guest, who was filmed by a surveillance camera, could not quite implement his project. After using the toilet, he tried to get access to a garden house after torn down a chain of lights.

The castle of the garden house was in good or bad and prevented the break -in. The police were able to quickly identify the 35-year-old man thanks to the video recordings. A procedure for attempted theft was initiated against him in the particularly serious case and property damage. An incident that shows how valuable security precautions are in leisure and recreation areas.

burglar under pressure

A total of 4,446 theft offenses in allotment gardens, gazeboards and bungalows were recorded in Germany in 2023. The Saxon police reported that 3,553 cases were burglaries under aggravating circumstances. The statistics show that burglaries occur frequently, especially during the spring months. While most thefts were recorded in March 535 cases, August was the month with the fewest reports - only 270.

The frequently stolen objects are often everyday things such as tools, construction and garden tools. Food and electrical devices are also very popular with thieves. The total damage of the year was around 1.8 million euros and 24 % of the cases could be informed. These figures clearly show that allotment gardens are exposed to a beautiful ambience, but also a high risk.

prevention measures are required

In order to prevent such incidents, experts have some recommendations ready. So there is a stable, high garden fence, together with a solid castle on the garden gate. Garden devices and tools should also be securely locked in the garden house and visibly placed valuables, such as luxurious furniture or satellite bowls, should be better removed or hidden. Fast action is required for break -ins: The police should be informed immediately and changes on site should be avoided.

The burglar statistics for 2025 also indicate a worrying trend. With an increase of 25 % compared to 2020, urban areas in Germany are particularly evident in climbing burglary. Over 100,000 burglaries are forecast for the current year. Technological innovations, such as AI-based security systems, can offer significant improvements in burglary protection, but the need for vigilance and prevention remains essential. Community -based security systems can also contribute to strengthening neighborhood security.

In order to further improve burglary protection, it is advisable to use information material such as the brochure "How can you protect gazebos and bungalows from break -in?" from the State Criminal Police Office of Saxony. The neighborhood is not only an ally, but also a piece of security that we should not neglect.

A small visit to the toilet can therefore pull great excitement. At least for the unfortunate burglar, his project has turned out to be very successful, but the teaching remains that prevention and vigilance are more important than ever.

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