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Graffiti vandalism in Weida: Police ask for information from witnesses!
Football-related graffiti was discovered at night in Greiz. Police are looking for witnesses to clarify the incident.
Graffiti vandalism in Weida: Police ask for information from witnesses!
On the night of June 26th, 2025 to June 27th, 2025, residents on Greizer Liebsdorfer Straße and Grochwitzer Weg had to contend with unwanted artwork. Unknown perpetrators left graffiti on both streets that are related to football. The material damage caused is estimated at a high four-digit amount. The police then initiated an investigation and appealed to the public to provide relevant information about the perpetrators. Anyone with information about the acts of vandalism can contact the Thuringian police on 03661 / 621 - 0.
Society witnesses such incidents again and again. According to a survey by the Federal Criminal Police Office from 2014 to 2024, numerous cases of property damage caused by graffiti were recorded by the police in Germany. This data makes it clear that graffiti is not just a local problem, but a nationwide one. Access to these statistics is generally available on platforms such as Statista, which help to shed light on the dimensions of this issue ( Statista reports ).
Graffiti cases in Regensburg
A similar case occurred over the Easter weekend in Regensburg, where large lettering with a political background was discovered in three public places, including Bismarckplatz and Domplatz. These graffiti, which are up to 20 meters wide and about 1.5 meters high, were painted with red paint. Here too, the material damage is estimated to be in the mid four-digit range. The Regensburg Criminal Police Inspectorate has started an investigation and is looking for witnesses who can provide information about who was responsible ( Regensburger Nachrichten informed ).
In both cases, the police attach great importance to the help of the public. In times when the community needs to come closer together than ever, the support of attentive citizens is invaluable. Every little detail about the perpetrators could help reduce property damage and guide artistic expression into legal channels.
Call for help
The Thuringian police, who are leading the investigation in Greiz, are asking witnesses for relevant information in order to clarify this incident. If you have any questions, please call 0365 829 1503 or send an email medieninfo-gera.lpig@polizei.thueringen.de be directed. The same calls also apply in Regensburg - information can be reported by telephone to 0941/506-2888 or via any police station.
Stay vigilant and help keep our streets clean!