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Grave theft in Bautzen: Sad legacy stolen!
The Bautzen police are investigating the theft of grave decorations at the Protschenberg cemetery, discovered on October 26th, 2025.
Grave theft in Bautzen: Sad legacy stolen!
On October 26, 2025, the Bautzen criminal police reported a worrying incident that occurred at the Protschenberg cemetery in Bautzen. The theft of grave decorations caused a stir and showed once again how vulnerable the memorials of our deceased can be. Loud Sächsische.de The bereaved family informed the police on Saturday morning after a cemetery employee observed an unknown woman taking several items from a grave.
The perpetrator, who fled in a car, unfortunately left a Christmas rose behind. The missing items include a bow, a hand bouquet, a hedgehog figurine and a crocheted angel, with a total value of around 50 euros. The incident not only has a financial but also an emotional impact on the relatives, who have to worry about the lost symbols of their grief and memory.
Cemeteries targeted by thieves
The sad truth is that this incident is not isolated. In 2025, there were numerous similar thefts in cemeteries, such as in Amberg, Vohenstrauß and Wiesau, where criminals used brute force to vandalize hundreds of graves. Loud BR.de the perpetrators are becoming increasingly bold. They damage graves and steal grave figurines, lanterns, bowls and vases worth an estimated 236,000 euros, which also massively increases the emotional damage for the bereaved.
Some of these perpetrators have already been arrested, but other suspects remain at large. Police encourage the public to be vigilant and provide information to prevent such acts.
Public awareness and prevention
The independent online portal is also registering the increasing awareness of such crimes Police Ticker.Online, which reports daily on crime and informs the population about current events. Its mission is to provide relevant information about thefts and other crimes, to contribute to education and to promote preventive measures.
It is our responsibility to be vigilant and to keep our eyes and ears open to protect the dignity of those who are no longer with us. A good neighbor can do more than meets the eye here and ensure that cemeteries remain places of remembrance and do not become targets for the greed of a few.