Red alarm level: Slow thieves are looting Mecklenburg's households!

Red alarm level: Slow thieves are looting Mecklenburg's households!

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the numbers of the creeping theft rose drastically in 2025. According to the current reports, the State Criminal Police Office has already tried 40 or completed deeds in the first half of the year, which exceeds the total number of 24 incidents throughout 2024. This alarming development requires special attention to the population for their safety. Nordkurier reports that the district of Mecklenburg is particularly affected.

What exactly happens in these creeping theft? The perpetrators often use open or unlocked doors, windows or unobserved side entrances and usually proceed during the day. The thefts often do not leave any visible traces, and the victims often only notice the loss hours or even days later. Cash, jewelry and technical devices are very popular with the thieves. As a result, the police urge caution and asks the citizens for increased attention. Anyone who makes suspicious observations should report them immediately.

security measures and recommendations

The police give a number of recommendations to prepare themselves against such attacks. This includes always completing the front door and paying attention to closing windows as well as balcony and terrace doors. "Don't hide the key outside" is another important motto. There should also be evidence of a longer absence. Neighbors should be informed about suspicious situations, and house entrances to apartment buildings should remain closed during the day. In particular, the response from strangers in the residential area can help deter possible perpetrators.

Another focus should be on the residents on the basement and attic doors: these should always be kept closed. If suspected, it is also advisable to record this information, such as license plates and descriptions of suspicious cars and people. In acute cases or in the event of danger, help can be requested quickly via emergency call 110. This is advisable by the police. ndr not only reduces the danger, but also for general security in neighborhood contributes.

The police also provide information about comprehensive preventive measures and offers free advice from police specialist advisors. Citizens can specifically find out about their security precautions. Useful tips for security technology can also be found on the websites www.polizei-beratung.de and www.k-einbruch.de

In order to further increase the security awareness, it is crucial that everyone contributes to this. In this way we can make the area safer together and protect ourselves from possible attacks. Stay vigilant!

Further information on security and crime statistics can be found on government mv .