Burglary in a multi-generational house: Police are looking for witnesses in Sassnitz!

Burglary in a multi-generational house: Police are looking for witnesses in Sassnitz!

This morning, July 9, 2025, the police in Sassnitz were called to a burglary on Seestrasse. According to initial reports, the incident occurred between 3:30 p.m. on July 8 and 5:45 a.m. today. A multi-generational house was affected; the kitchen and basement areas were particularly the focus of the attack. Unknown perpetrators had gained entry and caused property damage, which is why the permanent criminal service was deployed on site to secure evidence. Investigations by the criminal police are already underway on suspicion of theft and damage to property. In this context, the police are asking for information from witnesses who may have observed something suspicious. Contact options for the police in Sassnitz include the telephone number 038392 3070 and the online portal www.polizei.mvnet.de or any other police department. This information was provided, among other things, by the News.de provided.

What are the reasons behind such break-ins and how often do these crimes occur? A look at the police crime statistics (PKS) makes the situation clear. In 2024, statistics recorded a slight increase in burglaries, a total of 78,436 cases were counted, which represents a modest increase compared to 2023 with 77,819 cases. The clearance rate is 15.3 percent, which means that the majority of break-ins remain unsolved. While the number of home break-ins is increasing, there is also a notable increase in thefts from basements and laundry rooms - a total of over 107,861 cases were counted here, 6.8 percent more than in the previous year. Popular prey, for example, are high-quality electric bikes that are very popular.

The influence of crime statistics on society

A certain level of unease about the safety of one's own home is inevitable, as a dark field study shows: 27.1 percent of the population were already very worried about possible home break-ins in 2020, which shows that the fear of such crimes is widespread. Home burglary was the second most feared crime, only internet fraud was mentioned more frequently. The preventive measures to prevent break-ins are of great importance. This not only includes correct behavior, but also the use of suitable security technology. Attentive neighbors can also make a decisive contribution, such as keeping an eye on the K-burglary campaign shows.

In view of the current situation, it is particularly to be hoped that the police in Sassnitz can quickly identify the perpetrators through the ongoing investigations and that the population can feel safer. Citizens are invited to share their observations to ensure safe coexistence and hold perpetrators accountable.