Copper thieves strike in Plauen - police are looking for witnesses!

In Plauen, unknown perpetrators have targeted copper theft between December 18 and January 3. The masterminds of crime broke violently into two vacant apartment buildings in Bergstrasse and stolen cables and pipes made of copper as well as electrical cables. The theft damage is estimated at around 10,000 euros, while the property damage caused is estimated at around 90,000 euros. In collaboration with the police, information about the perpetrators and the whereabouts of the stolen goods are sought.

The investigators focus on the northern area of ​​the street and take information on the PLAUE police station on 03741 140, such as Freie Presse reported.

copper theft as an increasing problem

The copper theft has now assumed epidemic proportions in Germany, which is not only shown in Plauen. A report by DW openly states that in 2022 damage of around 6.6 million euros alone was affected in 2644. These incidents led to train delays at over 700 hours.

In addition, construction sites and private buildings are also often the target of such crimes. The Hamburg copper manufacturer Aurubis has reported damage in the three -digit million range due to theft and fraud. Copper is particularly popular due to its electrical conductivity, especially for electrical devices and electric cars, which also fueled the increase in thefts.