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Arson in Lankow: Two cars in flames, police are looking for witnesses!
In Schwerin-Lankow, cars burned in a garage that night. Police are investigating arson and are looking for witnesses.
Arson in Lankow: Two cars in flames, police are looking for witnesses!
On the night of Tuesday, June 23rd, there was a serious fire in Schwerin-Lankow, which put residents on alert. Around 1 a.m., several cars burned in a garage on Ratzeburger Strasse, which called the fire department to the scene. A parked car initially burst into flames before the fire spread to the garage. Thanks to the quick intervention of the fire brigade, the fire was prevented from spreading to neighboring houses.
While extinguishing the fire, the emergency services found two cars in the garage that had been completely destroyed by the flames. Three other newly damaged cars were also discovered in the area. The total damage is estimated at around 36,000 euros, which underlines the seriousness of the arson. The police immediately launched an investigation as there is suspicion of deliberate arson. As the Ostsee-Zeitung reports, the police looked for possible suspects while extinguishing the fire, but there was no clue. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Arson in Germany in focus
There are always headlines about arson around the world and in Germany the number of cases is also not negligible. As shown by the Federal Criminal Police Office, the cases of arson recorded by the police were continuously recorded between 2014 and 2024. Such acts not only cause property damage, but also create a feeling of insecurity among the population.
In this specific case in Schleswig-Holstein, the police are relying on witnesses to provide valuable information. Anyone who may have observed something suspicious is asked to contact the Schwerin police on (0385) 51 80 22 24 or any other police station. It is clear that investigating such acts is crucial to maintaining the security of citizens in the region.
The events in Schwerin make it clear that in today's world every witness can be important in putting a stop to crime. So let us remain vigilant and support the police in their efforts to investigate such incidents. Further information on arson in Germany can be found at [Statista]( here ). And [NDR]( here ) and the [Ostsee-Zeitung]( here ) with current information.