Vandalism in the peace grinding: Mayor exposes a reward!

In Bernau Friedenstal, the “Peace Wald” was considerably vandalized during the Christmas days. Unknown perpetrators have overturned fences on an area of 600 square meters, located on the Zepernicker Chaussee/corner of Mainstrasse, fences and plants planted by children and residents. The damage caused is estimated at around 3,000 euros, such as bernau-live.de reported.

The incident occurred on Christmas Eve, shortly after the facility was created with over 1,500 trees and shrubs in mid -December 2024, which was launched as part of the “Stadtgrün Natur” project. This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of the Environment and aims to create a green oasis on the A11 motorway, including a green classroom and an insect hotel.

repair and reaction of the city

The municipal infrastructure office of the city of Bernau immediately remedied the damage. The wooden fence was repaired and the plants that were not visibly damaged were planted again. Mayor André Stahl said that the vandalism was annoying and that additional funds are needed for the repair. The location of the "Friedenswäldchen" is also integrated into the activities by the nearby hoard of the elementary school on Blumenhag.

The mayor said that he found out of the incident on the second Christmas day through pictures in the Facebook group "Mein Bernau". In addition, he announced that he would suspend a reward of 250 euros for information on the identification of the perpetrators, which he would like to finance privately. The CDU chairman Daniel Sauer increased the reward to 500 euros and also criticized vandalism, such as MOZ.de reported.

The city has also filed a complaint for property damage and hopes that it is a one -time incident to be able to successfully continue the “Bernau Green” project.