Burglary at fire brigade in Schwedt: Citizens in fear and horror!

Burglary at fire brigade in Schwedt: Citizens in fear and horror!

In the Uckermark, the population was shaken by a serious incident. In the night from 6th to June 7th there was a break -in into the main fire brigade in Heinersdorfer Strasse in Schwedt. Unknown perpetrators stole valuable work equipment and rescue technology, which caused an estimated damage of around 25,000 euros. The criminal police immediately took up investigations and checks various traces to identify the perpetrators. In view of the central role of the fire brigade in civil protection, this incident caused great dismay in the region. The police asks the population to provide information on the investigation of the case. Witnesses who have made suspicious observations are asked to report to the Uckermark police inspection, such as nordkurier.de

This incident is not the first of its kind. On November 5, 2023, the volunteer fire brigade in Hönow (Märkisch-Oderland) was also victim of a break-in. Here the perpetrators stole important technical equipment that is essential for the rescue of human life. The burglars had levered up a door in the vehicle hall, stole hydraulic scissors and spreading tuer. The property damage is estimated at around 12,500 euros. In contrast to the incident in Schwedt, the traces were secured by a forensic technician, while the local army leader Martin Cieplik expressed dismay about the incident. The fire brigade has difficulties in procuring replacement devices, which could affect the operational readiness, and an older replacement device made of Hoppegarten is ready to ensure it, such as MOZ.de reported.

context and increase in break -ins

The two incidents are in the context of a worrying increase in the theft offenses in Germany. In 2022, around 1.78 million thefts were recorded by the police, an increase compared to the previous year. This includes a variety of offenses, from shoplifts to burglaries. It is particularly striking that the number of burglaries in fire station increases, which indicates the urgency of the problem. Such devices are not only stolen, but can also be used for further crimes, which further affects the performance of fire brigades, as Statista.com

The security situation in the region remains tense, and the authorities are faced with the challenge of determining the perpetrators and ensuring protection for such institutions. At a time when the fire brigade is essential for the safety of the population, such incidents ensure great uncertainty and fear in the entire region. The awareness of the need for prevention measures is likely to increase in the coming time.