Approach in Lankow: Two cars on flames, police are looking for witnesses!

Approach in Lankow: Two cars on flames, police are looking for witnesses!

In the night of Tuesday, June 23, there was a serious fire in Schwerin-Lankow, which put the residents on alert. Around 1 a.m., several cars burned in a garage on Ratzeburger Strasse, which the fire brigade called on the scene. A parked car had started flames before the fire spread to the garage. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire brigade, spreading to adjacent residential buildings could be prevented.

In the extinguishing work, the emergency services found two cars in the garage that were completely destroyed by the flames. In addition, three other newly damaged cars were discovered in the area. The total damage is estimated at around 36,000 euros, which underlines the seriousness of the arson. The police immediately initiated investigations because there is suspicion of intentional arson. As the Ostsee newspaper reports, the police searched for possible suspects during the extinguishing work, but there was no indication. Fortunately, no people were injured.

arson in Germany in focus

worldwide there are always headlines about arson and in Germany the number of cases cannot be neglected either. As shown by the Federal Criminal Police Office, the cases of arson recorded by the police have been continuously recorded between 2014 and 2024. Such acts not only lead to property damage, but also fuel a feeling of uncertainty among the population.

In this specific case in Schleswig-Holstein, the police rely on the fact that witnesses can provide valuable information. Anyone who may have observed something suspicious is asked to contact the Schwerin police on the phone number (0385) 51 80 22 24 to any other police station. It is obvious that the clarification of such acts is crucial to maintain the security of the citizens in the region.

The events in Schwerin illustrate that every witness can be important today to put a stop to crime. So let's stay vigilant and we support the police in their efforts to clarify such incidents. Further information on the arson in Germany can be found at [Statista] ( here ). And the original fire reported [ndr] ( here ) with current information.