Suche
Burglars steal fire department equipment worth 11,000 euros!
In Bautzen, a break-in occurred in the fire station on the night of October 14, 2025. Unknown people stole valuable emergency equipment.
Burglars steal fire department equipment worth 11,000 euros!
On the night of Monday, October 14, 2025, the fire brigade in Kleinwelka was confronted with an unpleasant incident. Unknown perpetrators broke into the fire department's equipment building, located at the water tower, and targeted an emergency vehicle. Loud Sächsische.de The total value of the stolen items, which include a hydraulic spreader and several batteries, is around 11,000 euros. The estimated material damage is around 500 euros. The police immediately began investigations and secured evidence.
A burglary like the one in Kleinwelka is part of a worrying trend that is emerging across Germany. The burglary statistics for 2024 show an increase in residential burglaries HomeInsider reported. In 2023, 77,819 residential burglaries were registered nationwide, which corresponds to an increase of around 18 percent compared to the previous year. It is striking that North Rhine-Westphalia particularly stands out with a 15% increase in residential burglaries.
The number of break-ins is increasing
The dangers of a break-in are not just material. A burglary, which is defined according to Section 244 of the Criminal Code as unauthorized entry into a living space with the intent to steal, can have profound psychological consequences for the victims. Statista recorded approximately 119,000 thefts in and out of homes in 2023, with almost 78,000 cases classified as residential burglaries. The clearance rate, however, remains low, at just 14.9% for residential burglaries.