TV crew triggers police action: burglar or shooter?

TV crew triggers police action: burglar or shooter?

In Mützenich, a quiet district of Monschau, a television team triggered a real police operation on Thursday by trying to recreate a home break-in. This unexpected action caused great confusion as residents observed the alleged break-in and alerted the police. According to the press release from the Aachen police, the team that had originally looked for victims for an interview had not expected the vigilance of the Mützenichers. When the emergency services arrived, it turned out that it was just a day of filming, which wasn't exactly met with enthusiasm by the police. “Of course we will answer questions from the television team,” said press representative Kathrin Goebels, while at the same time canceling a planned interview with the team.

A series of burglaries unsettles the population

The situation in Mützenich is tense because the region is severely affected by a series of burglaries. There have been at least six burglaries in the past few weeks, mostly in single-family homes and a garage. The police are still investigating what exactly was stolen from the houses, but it is known that a Pedelec was stolen from the garage. The mayor expressed the concerns of residents who no longer feel safe in their own homes. How WDR reported, there is also an increase in burglaries in the neighboring Euskirchen district, especially now that the days are getting shorter and darker.

The Aachen police urge citizens to immediately call 110 if they see suspicious activity and inform their neighbors. This is particularly important to increase security in the region and prevent further break-ins. It turns out that the population of Mützenich is vigilant, but the police remind you that keeping quiet about suspicions can also be risky. Nothing goes unnoticed - the incident with the television crew clearly demonstrated that.