Brazen slump in Schwerin: 35 radiators worth 12,000 euros disappeared!

Brazen slump in Schwerin: 35 radiators worth 12,000 euros disappeared!

Johannes-Brahms-Straße, 19055 Schwerin, Deutschland - Last weekend, the city of Schwerin was reported to a brazen theft. Unknown perpetrators have gained access to an empty building, which formerly served as a vocational school funding center. In Johannes-Brahms-Straße they dismantled around 35 cast iron radiators and transported them off. The estimated steal damage amounts to around 12,000 euros, reports the Schwerin-Lokal and and and Nordkurier.

The slump occurred between Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. and Monday, July 7th, at 11 a.m. Since the building is currently secured with construction fences and is prepared for a demolition towards the end of this year, the question arises how the perpetrators got into the site.

Investigations by the police

The criminal police in Schwerin has already started investigations into particularly severe theft. As the police report, the stolen infrastructure could have been removed with one or more vehicles. The population is asked for with the help, especially witnesses who can provide information on the incident. These are asked to report on 0385/5180–2224 or via the online guard of the police.

As for the Situation in Germany regarding burglaries, an analysis shows that the burglary figures according to the Corona pandemic increase. In 2023, a total of 119,000 thefts were registered in Germany, including 77,800 housing burglary. Statistically speaking, the highest risk of break -ins in urban federal states such as Bremen and Berlin is to be found, while Bavaria has the lowest installments. The clearance rate was only 14.9%in 2023, which continues to affect the security of many citizens, as Statista represents (Statista).

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The incident in Schwerin illustrates that security measures in urban areas are essential. It is all the more important that the population remains vigilant and reports to the police immediately. It is to be hoped that the investigation will quickly lead to success and that those responsible will be held accountable.