Walk ends turbulent: Auto near Huysburg broken up!

Walk ends turbulent: Auto near Huysburg broken up!

A relaxed walk can quickly become a nightmare. A hiker in the Harz had to experience that on Thursday afternoon, June 19. After parking his car in the parking lot at the Huysburg, he found when he returned that his passenger disk hit and his backpack, which was located in the passenger seat, was stolen. The stolen items included a smartphone, a wallet with 200 euros in cash and various keys. The police shop amounts to around 1,000 euros. The police of the Harz police station urges not to let any valuables visible in the car and to always properly close them. A simple advice that can often be crucial to avoid nasty surprises. news38 reports that such incidents are unfortunately not individual cases.

In the past few weeks, the region has struggled with a worrying increase in raids on hikers. A particularly alarming incident occurred near a hiking hut in the Ilsetal, where a 54-year-old woman from Lübeck was threatened by a man and a woman with a carpet knife. The attackers demanded cash and jewelry with a total value of around 5,000 euros, which put the victim in a shock. Here, too, the perpetrators wore black jackets and had striking features like short dark hair. The MDR offers current information on these raids and indicates that the police are looking for witnesses.

security situation in the Harz and Germany

The current raids and thefts are part of a larger trend that is evident in Germany. In recent years there has been a significant increase in thefts, especially in 2022, when 1.78 million thefts were registered, which was a striking increase compared to previous years. The risk of being stolen when a vehicle is parked should not be underestimated. Data show that in 2022 over 235,000 thefts from motor vehicles were recorded. Reason enough to exercise caution when parking and not to leave valuable objects in the car. Statista informs about the general crime situation and emphasizes that predatory crimes have also achieved a worrying stand with 38,000 cases.

The police are currently working intensively to improve the security situation in the hiking areas and asks the public for help. In view of the reports on raids and thefts, it is advisable to hike in groups if possible and particularly pay attention to its valuables. A simple SMS to the friends or sharing of the location can be valuable protection in dangerous situations. In conclusion, it is only to be hoped that such incidents will be uncovered and the Harz will again be a safe place for nature lovers and hikers.