Burglary in poultry farm: Major damage, no stolen goods found!

Burglary in poultry farm: Major damage, no stolen goods found!

On Monday night there was a break-in at a poultry farm in Menz, more precisely on Nedlitzer Weg. Unknown perpetrators forcibly gained access to the company premises by breaking the door to the office building. The burglars were apparently less interested in stealing goods, because according to initial findings, nothing was stolen. Instead, they left behind significant damage, which is in the low four-digit range Meeting point reported.

The perpetrators' actions were particularly bold, as they sprayed the contents of a fire extinguisher after entering the premises. This behavior indicates that the burglars were not only looking for material gain, but also apparently vandalized the business. The Jerichower Land police have now started an investigation to clarify the incident.

Security situation in Germany

The incidents in Menz are not isolated. The burglary statistics for 2024 show a worrying increase in residential burglaries in Germany. There were 77,819 burglaries in 2023, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. On average, 213 burglaries are committed in Germany every day, with the average damage per burglary being around 3,500 euros. The new statistics even show an increase in burglary attempts after the corona pandemic HomeInsider writes.

Particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia, where the number of burglaries has increased by 15%, the perpetrators are often very resourceful. The most common modus operandi involves prying open doors, while occasional and spontaneous perpetrators make up 80% of the perpetrator population. Prevention measures are therefore becoming increasingly important; the police are offering free security advice to raise awareness among citizens.

What can those affected do?

In light of these developments, it is even more important for companies and private individuals to take safety precautions. Experts recommend a combination of mechanical and electronic security measures. Ultimately, everyone should check for themselves which protective measures make sense to prevent break-ins.

The police also encourage the public to report suspicious observations immediately and to actively work to ensure safety in their neighborhood. As the increasing number of burglaries shows, prevention is not just a personal concern, but a community task.

Whether the break-in at the poultry farm in Menz is the tip of the iceberg or remains an isolated incident will become clear in the coming days as the police investigation progresses.