Drunk shoplifter arrested in Kamenz - 22 euros loot!

Drunk shoplifter arrested in Kamenz - 22 euros loot!

Today, October 16, 2025, there was a remarkable police report in the Kamenz area that stirred up tempers in the town. Loud Sächsische.de A drunk individual was stopped by an attentive witness while shoplifting in a supermarket on the settlement route. The man, a Tunisian, was not unknown to the market's employees - he had already been noticed for theft in the past.

The value of the stolen goods was only 22 euros, but the circumstances made the incident more explosive: a breath alcohol test showed an impressive 2.4 per mille, and the drug test also came back positive for amphetamine. The police have launched an investigation against the man for robbery and will continue to pursue the case.

Crime situation in Germany

Interestingly, this incident is in the context of a general discussion about crime in Germany. Like that Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reports, crime fell by 1.7% in 2024 to a total of 5,837,445 registered crimes. This is partly due to the partial legalization of cannabis, which led to a significant decrease in drug-related crime.

But not everything is good: violent crime rose to its highest level since 2007 and the number of children and young people suspected of committing crimes also increased. The increase in violent crime is particularly alarming, with non-German suspects also being involved in 7.5% of cases. In general, 913,196 non-German suspects were registered, which accounts for 41.8% of the total suspects.

More incidents in the region

The police reports also reported on other incidents that have recently caused a stir. That's what she reported Bavarian police about a fire in an apartment building in Maxvorstadt. A kitchen fire, which was reported by several smoke detectors, slightly injured a resident in her 90s. The fire department was able to quickly extinguish the fire, but the old lady was taken to hospital for treatment.

Another police operation involved a resident in Bogenhausen who was seen with a sword in the stairwell. The police sent several emergency services to bring the situation under control. It turned out that the 80-year-old man had not made any threats and eventually voluntarily went to the hospital to receive psychiatric care.

These reports clearly show that public safety is continually being put to the test. The developments of the last few months must be closely monitored by the authorities in order to avoid further escalations and to maintain citizens' feeling of security. While crime statistics show light and dark, the hope remains that positive measures will have an impact on society and strengthen the security of citizens.