Series of burglaries in Magdeburg: Thieves strike in parts of the city!

Series of burglaries in Magdeburg: Thieves strike in parts of the city!

In the Elbe city of Magdeburg, unknown perpetrators caused quite a stir on Friday. There was a whole series of break-ins in the Alte Neustadt and Stadtfeld districts, affecting a total of four apartments. The gang of thieves forcibly gained access to the apartments while the residents were away. As always in the case of break-ins, the privacy of those affected was violated and valuable belongings were stolen. Day24 reported that in one case the perpetrators broke in through a balcony door and ransacked the rooms. Cash and jewelry were particularly sought-after treasures by thieves.

The police didn't take long to secure important clues at the crime scenes. The investigation is already underway. But that is not the only incident that has heated up the minds of Magdeburgers in recent months. At the turn of the year, several break-ins were recorded in the city, including in public institutions. On December 31, 2023, the police discovered that several buildings, such as the city's civil engineering department, had been violently broken into. On the People's voice As you can read, the perpetrators broke into a semi-detached house through the patio doors and caused enormous chaos.

Internal security in Magdeburg

Burglaries are not a new problem in urban areas - the numbers are steadily increasing. In 2023, a total of 119,000 burglaries were recorded across Germany, according to Statista Of these, 77,800 were recorded as residential burglaries. Urban federal states are particularly affected. Burglary protection is therefore more in demand than ever.

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Districts like Alte Neustadt and Stadtfeld have to face the challenges that come with crime. The consequences of break-ins are not only of a material nature, but also influence the residents' sense of security, which should not be underestimated.

The police are appealing to the public to be vigilant and to report suspicious people. Anyone who can provide relevant information about the current break-ins can contact the police on 0391/546 3295. Who knows, maybe the next important tip will come from you and help make the city a little safer!