Wittenberg in shock: violent slump in the sales house!

Wittenberg in shock: violent slump in the sales house!

In a worrying development, a violent break -in occurred in Wittenberg on Wednesday, June 18. Between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., two unknown perpetrators were working on a sales house in Dessauer Straße. The police report that it has so far been unclear whether something has been stolen in this incident, but witnesses are being sought who can provide helpful information on the identity of the two burglars. According to the description, the perpetrators are between 20 and 30 years old, with the larger of the two measures about 190 to 200 cm and has a bald head. He was wearing light trousers, a light T-shirt and transported a Bundeswehr in the Bundeswehr. His accomplice was much smaller, also around 20 to 30 years old, and had medium-length hair and a dark outfit with a T-shirt and long pants. This was traveling with a transparent film bag and two shopping bags. The police have already initiated investigations and asks on 03491/4690 to help the perpetrators, as Volksstimme reports.

The slump in Wittenberg is not the only incident of this kind in the region. As can be seen from further research, there was a whole series of burglaries in Wittenberg and the neighboring town of Jessen. A total of three gardens were broken up in the allotment garden of Wittenberg between November 14 and 16, 2024, whereby the estimated total damage was around 1,000 euros. Jessen is also not spared by crime, because a total of 20 garages were broken up in various plants in the night of November 16 to 17 to 17 to 2024. In both cases, the police have secured traces and initiated the investigation to bring the current burglars together, as reported by the [Mitteldeutsche Zeitung] (https://www.mz.de/lokal/wittenberg/einbruchsserie-in-wittenberg-und-jessen-und-20-garagen-beard- 3950894).

burglary statistics and trends

The burglar statistics in Germany unfortunately show a significant increase in burglaries. The current figures show that 77,819 burglaries nationwide were registered nationwide - around 18 percent more than in the previous year. Every day you record an average of 213 burglaries and the average damage per slump is now 3,500 euros. In the meantime, if you live in large cities such as Cologne or Wittenberg, you have to expect higher burglary rates than in rural areas. In North Rhine-Westphalia, where Wittenberg can also be found, there was an increase of 15% in the burglaries, which continues to keep the security situation tense, as [Home Insider] (https://home-insider.de/einbruchstatistik-Deutschland-2024-aktuelle- figures/).

The increasing number of burglaries throws a light on the need for preventive measures. Experts recommend a combination of structural, mechanical and electronic security systems to put a stop to burglars. The police now offer free security consultations to inform citizens about opportunities for burglar protection.

In this tense situation, it is important to stay vigilant and to contact the police in an emergency. Every note can help grasp the perpetrators and increase security in the region.