Theft of a street buddy: Police are investigating in the Bautzen district!
On July 9, 2025, the Bautzen police reported a theft of a Streetbuddy in Wartha, worth around 60 euros.

Theft of a street buddy: Police are investigating in the Bautzen district!
In Wartha, in the Bautzen district, a night-time theft causes excitement. On the night of Monday, July 9, 2025, a Streetbuddy was stolen, which serves as an important warning figure for road users to draw attention to children playing. The value of the stolen object is around 60 euros. The unknown perpetrators left no trace and managed to cut the security chain to get to the figure. The police have already started investigations and taken care of forensics, so hopefully new information will come to light soon. Sächsische.de reported this incident and thereby aroused the interest of the population, who were concerned about the safety in their neighborhood.
Thefts occur again and again in Germany, which affect people's sense of security. A look at the current crime figures shows that an overall decline of 1.7% to around 5.84 million crimes was recorded in 2024. Nevertheless, thefts and property crimes remain high. According to the Statista In particular, fraud crimes increased, while at the same time the dark field made many crimes invisible.
The role of municipalities and the police
The police in Bautzen are challenged like never before. In addition to the theft of the Streetbuddy, the platform reports POLICE TICKER.Online currently about various crimes, accidents, and even missing reports. It is becoming increasingly important to build a network between citizens and the police in order to provide timely information and thus contribute to solving crimes.
With the option of push notifications about current police reports and traffic information, the platform's broad readership is constantly kept up to date. Acting quickly when reporting crimes can lead to both perpetrators being caught more quickly and neighborhoods becoming safer.
Vigilance is required
The events in Wartha make it clear once again that vigilance is required. Especially in times when crime rates vary, it is important for citizens to be aware of their surroundings. The Streetbuddy was not only a helpful element in traffic, but also a symbol of the community's sense of responsibility. Instead of just passively absorbing information, everyone is required to do their part to ensure security.
Overall, it must be emphasized that despite a general decline in crime, various crimes, such as theft, continue to concern many people. It remains to be hoped that the investigation in Wartha will quickly lead to success and that the stolen Streetbuddy can soon take his place again.