Vandals in Güstrow: District Court and Houses under fire!

Vandals in Güstrow: District Court and Houses under fire!

In the late hours of the night from July 16 to July 17, 2025, there was a devastating incident in Güstrow. Window panes were deliberately smashed on several buildings in the city center. The district court was hit particularly strongly with 14 destroyed windows, and the estimated property damage is around 15,000 euros, and the trend is rising, such as ndr reported. The action took place between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. and wore the sign of vandalism without a targeted choice of target.

A 30-year-old man who lives in Güstrow was arrested after the willful destruction. In a first interrogation, he confessed the deeds and was in possession of an iron bar one and a half meter long at the time of the crime. The police are currently investigating in this case and assuming that the man died indiscriminately on the windows of the affected buildings during his nightly action.

long -term problems of vandalism

However, the incidents in Güstrow are not new. Since the beginning of the year, the residents have to expect an increasing number of vandalistic acts. According to Nordkurier so far 37 cases of window panel destruction have been documented in the current year, with a total of around 24,000 euros. The vandalist acts, which were increased in May, were particularly striking, with windows in buildings, a nursing home, a primary school and a business in twelve cases alone.

Again and again both public and private buildings are affected. The police have called for all citizens in Güstrow to report suspicious observations in order to contain the casualies. Information can be given by phone at 03843 2660 or via the internet guard www.polizei.mvnet.de

vandalism - security and prevention

The persistent cases of vandalism throw a light on the necessary measures for prevention. Values such as security and protection against such attacks are of crucial importance. According to information from 180 Safety , both citizens and communities can become active in order to counter vandalism. The number of such incidents may be reduced by community vigilance and corresponding security measures.

While the investigation continues in this special case and the citizens are asked to pay attention and help, it can be hoped that Güstrow will soon be a safe and peaceful environment.