Mercedes lit in Salzwedel: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

Mercedes lit in Salzwedel: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

In the night of Thursday, October 3, 2023, the city of Salzwedel was shaken by a dramatic incident: a Mercedes burned. The fire brigade was called to the street "Am Stern" at 11:25 p.m., where the engine compartment of the vehicle was already in full fire when the emergency services arrived. A neighboring VW also had to expect damage due to the intensive heat. As reported tixio, seven firefighters were finally able to check and extinguish the fire. However, there was a damage that amounts to a four -digit amount.

The situation at the fire location was tense and the criminal police reacted quickly. After initial investigations, it assumes arson, a suspicion that is not expressed lightly. The fire location was confiscated in order to be comprehensively examined. The investigators therefore ask the population for help: witnesses or persons who have made suspicious observations in the period of the incident are asked to report to the Salzwedel police on 03901/8480. Also [TAG24] (https://www.tag24.de/justiz/polizei/mercedes-angend-polizei-sucht-zien-zeiten- von-Brandstiftung-3404509) emphasizes that the investigation of the incident is of crucial importance.

increasing arson figures in Germany

arson is not an isolated case in Germany. In fact, an overview of the Federal Criminal Police Office shows that the cases of arson and the associated bringing of fire hazards have increased in recent years. A large number of cases were recorded between 2014 and 2024, whereby the exact number could continue to increase by the end of 2024. These developments are documented by Statista and are a sign that the topic of arson requires more attention.

The more is the more dependent on the support of the citizens in order to clarify such acts as quickly as possible. While the investigation is ongoing, those affected hope for information that could contribute to clarifying the incident. It remains to be seen whether the authorities can make the perpetrators down and how the situation in relation to arson will develop in the region.