Burglary wave in Mecklenburg: How to protect your home!

Burglary wave in Mecklenburg: How to protect your home!

The darkness not only brings cold, but also unscrupulous burglars! In the dark season, the number of burglaries increases dramatically, and especially single -family houses are targeted by the crooks. Crime expert Claudia Berndt from the Neubrandenburg police inspection warns: "The perpetrators spy the houses or learn from social media that the residents are not at home." An alarming signal for everyone who wants to protect their four walls!

A drastic example: On September 26, criminals broke into Bad Kleinen and stole valuables worth several ten thousand euros-a dangerous trend! In Neustrelitz, on the other hand, burglars captured cash and jewelry worth around 1000 euros between 20 and 22 September. The perpetrators also draw from the fear of people after a shocking incident in which a woman in Broderstorf was injured on October 14 when she surprised the burglars.

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Break-in social institutions show another frightening picture! An ASB house was devastated in Neubrandenburg, with the burglars penetrating through a lifted window and causing damage of around 2000 euros. The Diakonie Neubrandenburg was also not spared: thieves penetrated, stole several hundred euros and even damaged a fence!

Despite the alarming numbers, the police can only hold the perpetrators in a fraction of the cases. In 2023, 120 burglaries were registered in Rostock, but only 21 of them were informed. In severe cases like in Schwerin, the perpetrators even fled without prey, which only reinforces the frustration for investigators and the citizens. The educational pressure is growing - the police encourage residents to take preventive measures.

Safety tips are now more important than ever! An alarm system, strategically placed lighting and the use of time clocks for light can deter burglars! In addition, information about absences in social media should be kept better secret. Security is a bid of the hour while the darkness is closer!