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Break-in at the nature adventure center on Usedom: 28,000 euros in damage!
Break-in at the nature adventure center on Usedom: Unknown perpetrators steal cash and cause 28,000 euros in damage. Investigations are ongoing.
Break-in at the nature adventure center on Usedom: 28,000 euros in damage!
On the night of Sunday, September 7th, 2025, a break-in at the “Wildlife” nature experience center in Trassenheide on Usedom caused a stir. Unknown perpetrators were able to force their way into the center between 6:05 p.m. on September 6th and 7:05 a.m. on September 7th, 2025 and pried open eleven slot machines. The theft amounts to several hundred euros in cash, while the property damage amounts to around 28,000 euros. Fortunately, the valuable exhibits, including taxidermy, remained undamaged. Due to forensics and clean-up work, the experience center had to remain closed on Sunday, but the reopening has been announced for Monday n-tv reported.
A witness informed the police station in Heringsdorf about the incident at 7:20 a.m. The police confirmed the break-in and have taken over the investigation. The responsible officers are calling on all citizens who may have made observations to report them to the Heringsdorf police station on 03878-2790 or via the internet watchdog. Further information is available on the website Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Police to find.
Burglary numbers are increasing
In North Rhine-Westphalia in particular, a 15 percent increase in residential burglaries has been recorded. Also alarming is the fact that 47 percent of burglary attempts are fortunately unsuccessful. The most common break-in methods are prying open doors and windows, with mechanical security measures highlighted as crucial elements of protection. Experts recommend a combination of structural, mechanical and electronic security measures to effectively protect against break-ins.