Tour lock glued: Police are looking for witnesses in Suhls Würzburger Straße!

Tour lock glued: Police are looking for witnesses in Suhls Würzburger Straße!

On Wednesday, July 10, 2025, an incident passed in Suhl that made the neighbors listen to on Würzburger Strasse. Between 12:00 p.m. and 10:50 p.m., unknown perpetrators glued the door lock of an apartment of a 59-year-old in an apartment building. As a result, a locksmith had to be called to open the door.

The Suhl police are looking for witnesses who can provide information on this property damage. If you have observed something, you can contact the Suhl inspection service on 03681 369-0 or under the file number 0177873/2025. The whole thing was classified as property damage, whereby the incident caused additional costs through the operations of the locksmith.

police asks for help

For the investigators of the Thuringian police, every hint is valuable. Cooperation with the population is of great importance, especially in cases such as this, where it is about vandalism and possibly also a larger intention behind the adhesive handling. Anne-Kathrin Seifert from the press office of the Thuringian police understands how important it is to act quickly in such situations. It can be reached at 03681 32 1504 or by email to pressestelle.lpi.suhl@polizei.thueringen.de .

But why should society be interested in such incidents? Statistics show that the topic of burglaries and vandalism in Germany has not only a local, but above all a national relevance. According to the Statista, there were around 119,000 theft cases in or from apartments in 2023 alone. The number of burglary theft was around 77,800 higher than in previous years, a worrying increase.

Psychology behind a break -in should not be underestimated. The fact that intruders not only cause material damage, but also violate the feeling of security of the residents is an important topic. In many cases, this creates mental consequences. It is clear that it is not only about material values, but also about the well -being of people in the area.

burglaries - a growing problem

The phenomenon of the burglaries not only increases, but also changes. The highest burglar rate in Germany was found in Mülheim an der Ruhr in 2023, where 283 cases were registered per 100,000 inhabitants. At the same time, the statistics determine a high clarification rate for the die of housing at 14.9 %, which is a rather modest value in a national comparison. Especially in urban areas, the risks of becoming the victim of a burglary are higher.

While the police authorities deal intensively with the authors of these acts, cooperation with the population is essential. It is all of our interest to maintain the feeling of security in our cities. Every hint could be crucial to hold perpetrators to account and prevent further incidents.

If you have observed something suspicious, don't hesitate to inform the police. Together we can ensure that such incidents in Suhl do not become a habit. Let's keep our eyes open and support the work of the police!