Burglary in Berchtesgaden: stolen over 400 years old Bible!

Burglary in Berchtesgaden: stolen over 400 years old Bible!

In the tranquil region of Berchtesgaden, a remarkable slump occurred between 12 and 18 October 2024, which caused a sensation. Unknown perpetrators violently penetrated a single-family house and not only stole valuable books, but also a 400-year-old Bible, the estimate of which is in the low five-digit euro range. This did questions, not only with regard to security in the community, but also in view of the cultural value of stealing good.

The perpetrators managed to get into the residential wire through a basement window and through the front door. Surprisingly, nobody was in the house at the time of break -in. The total value of the stolen items is estimated on a low five-digit euro amount, whereby the value of the other books is in the middle four-digit euro range.

Investigations by the criminal police

The local police inspection Berchtesgaden initially carried out the first investigations before the Traunstein criminal police commissioned the Traunstein criminal police. Under the supervision of the Traunstein public prosecutor, research is now being carried out intensively for the perpetrator or the perpetrators. The investigators rely on the population supporting with clues in order to possibly bring light into the dark.

The police call up the citizens to be attentive. In particular, the residents of the Kranzbichlweg are required: Who made suspicious observations in the period mentioned or before that? The investigators also ask for information about the whereabouts of the ancient Bible, which was integrated into brown leather. Other relevant information could also be crucial for clarifying the crime.

• Who noticed suspicious activities in the area between 12th and 18th October?
• are there any information on the ancient Bible?
• Which other observations could be important for the investigation?

The Traunstein criminal police inspection is accepted by 0861/98730. Any information, however small, could be helpful in the fight against this kind of crime and help to return valuable cultural achievements.

This incident underlines the importance of cultural goods and the need to protect them. It is not only a question of financial value, but also of historical heritage, which can often not be counted into money. The investigation is in full swing, and hope for a quick rediscovery of the stuffed pieces remains.

For detailed information on the developments, interested citizens can www.polizei.bayern.de view.