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Tire robbery in Perleberg: 35,000 euros in damage and new break-ins!
Unknown perpetrators stole tires worth 35,000 euros in Perleberg. Police are investigating two break-ins in a short space of time.
Tire robbery in Perleberg: 35,000 euros in damage and new break-ins!
On the night of July 10th to 11th, unknown perpetrators broke into a car dealership on Lenzener Strasse in Perleberg and did a lot of damage. Loud Northern Courier The thieves stole around 30 sets of tires with a total value of 35,000 euros. First, they climbed over a fence to gain access to a container on the site.
The criminal police secured numerous traces of evidence at the crime scene, including DNA material. An investigation into particularly serious theft was initiated. It remained quiet for days until the perpetrators struck again on the night of July 18th. On that second night, they stole three more sets of tires from the same container.
Crime situation in the region
The incidents in Perleberg are not isolated. Statistics show that theft has become increasingly trendy in Germany in recent years. In 2022, around 5.63 million crimes were recorded, including 1.78 million thefts, which is an increase compared to the previous year. What is particularly striking is that the clearance rate for residential burglaries is only 16.1 percent, according to data from Statista show.
The police in Prignitz not only have to contend with thefts in the region, but also with other criminal activities. A 52-year-old man from Pritzwalk was cheated out of tens of thousands of euros when he wanted to sell his valuable book collection. The fraudsters posed as employees of a company that purchases collections and recommended that he complete his collection for 15,000 euros. Despite the transfer of 30,000 euros, the man received no response and ultimately filed a complaint Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung reported.
In addition, the police have to deal with several traffic accidents in the region. In one incident, several people were injured, which further placed a strain on the public's sense of security.
Break-ins and fraud
Another case is surprising: an attempted break-in into the house of a 75-year-old woman was reported in Karstädt. The perpetrator tried to break open the cellar door, but failed and caused property damage of around 500 euros. In this day and age, the population needs to be warned and sensitized as crime appears to be on the rise in the region.
With an eye on increasing fraud and break-ins, it is important that citizens remain vigilant. Awareness of such risks helps to better protect yourself from thieves and fraudsters. After all, safety in your own neighborhood starts with each individual.