Shoplifter strikes after being arrested for theft in Pirna!
Current police reports from Pirna: shoplifting, traffic accidents and missing people on September 26th, 2025.

Shoplifter strikes after being arrested for theft in Pirna!
On September 26, 2025 there will be a lot to report from the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains region. The police repeatedly keep a close eye on local incidents. What happened this week? There was an interesting spectacle in Pirna, where a shoplifter was caught. Loud Sächsische.de A 38-year-old man left a shop on Dohnaische Strasse without paying for his drink. The employee, a 52-year-old man, confronted him, which led to a scuffle. The accused lashed out wildly and slightly injured the employee.
But that's not all the police had to do. On Sunday morning there was a traffic accident on the federal highway 101 between Pirna and Radeberg, which temporarily closed the road and led to severe traffic delays. Luckily there were no serious injuries, but there was a lot of chaos. There is also reason for caution in Freital: Here the K 723 between Eisenbahnstrasse and Kreuzburger Strasse was closed after a wooden roof fell down, like Radeberg-Lokal.de reported.
Health and safety in the region
The police are also dealing with a serious issue: a 35-year-old man from the Pirna area has been missing since Saturday evening. The police and emergency services are actively searching and are asking the public for help. Information about his whereabouts is urgently sought. There was also an incident in Freital that led to an investigation: a 25-year-old woman was attacked by her partner on Monday morning. The police have started an investigation into bodily harm and are looking for witnesses.
Road safety is another aspect that the police and traffic patrols are focusing on. They are working to increase safety on the region's roads. This is particularly important because, according to the Crime Atlas 2024 can be interpreted as a measure of the crime rate. This atlas shows that the independent cities of Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz and their surrounding areas are among the most affected areas.
The police appeal to citizens to be vigilant, especially in the next few days, and to report any suspicious activity immediately. Cooperation between the police and the public is crucial to creating a safe environment and consistently combating crime. In this way, everyone can work together to ensure that Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains remains a pleasant place to live.