Police are looking for witnesses: burglars steal measuring devices from Graz!

Police are looking for witnesses: burglars steal measuring devices from Graz!

Graz, Österreich - The police in Graz have declared the search for several suspects that are suspected of breaking down between April 9, 2024 and December 30, 2024. During this time, valuable measuring devices with a total value of several hundred thousand euros were stolen. The perpetrators who got into the buildings by the constraints of windows and doors were recorded by a surveillance camera. The Graz public prosecutor has ordered the publication of six photographs to clarify the identity of the sought -after. Information is to be directed to the city police command Graz on 059 133/65 3333, such as 5min.at

In another press release from the Paderborn police headquarters, there are several break-ins at the University of Paderborn. These occurred from April 2 to April 4, 2025. In particular, the entrance doors in the building N were corrected and several computers and network analyzers stolen, which led to a total damage in the five -digit range. A laptop and accessories were also stolen in another building. A slump into the “Bib” vocational college also led to theft of laptops.

the44 burglaries and perpetrator descriptions

The police were able to observe two male perpetrators after a break -in in the vocational college on Friday, April 4, who fled with laptops. An employee had previously discovered her. The suspects they were looking for were described as slim and between 20 and 25 years old, with someone wearing a bright training jacket. The search was initiated immediately, and a service dog handler found three suspicious people around 8:15 p.m., but who fled towards Weierstrassweg. One of the suspects left a backpack with further stolen goods.

A look at the [Burglary statistics 2024] (https://home-insider.de/einbruchstatistik-deutschland-2024-aktuelle- figures/) shows that burglaries in Germany rose by around 18 percent compared to the previous year. There were around 213 burglaries on an average day, and the average damage per incident was 3,500 euros. The statistics are that large cities in particular have higher burglary figures than rural regions. Experts point out that mechanical security measures are crucial for burglary protection, with 80 percent of the break-ins of occasional and spontaneous makers being committed.

protective measures and meeting points for information

In order to counteract the increase in burglaries, security experts recommend a combination of structural, mechanical and electronic safety measures. The police support this with free security consultations. In view of the current situation and increasing burglary figures, such measures are more important than ever.

The cases in Graz and Paderborn are part of a worrying trend that not only causes economic damage, but also affects the population's feeling of security. The police continue to ask the citizens to be careful and report information on suspicious activities in order to grasp perpetrators and prevent further burglaries.