Arsung at the city limit: Police are looking for witnesses for night fire

Arsung at the city limit: Police are looking for witnesses for night fire

In the night of Friday, December 13, 2024, several burning garbage cans on the city limits between Gladbeck and Gelsenkirchen caused excitement. The police assume arson after at least six different places in the radius of about one kilometer fire was set. The first flames were discovered around 3:30 a.m. on Holthauser Straße and Sauerländer Straße. A helicopter has been used to support the search, but so far without success, so that the investigators hope for evidence of witnesses to identify the suspects, such as Radio Emscher Lippe reported.

The fire that could be deleted quickly did not require any injuries and no significant building damage was created. Despite the intensive search, which was also supported by the use of a helicopter, the police have so far not been able to find any suspects. The investigators therefore appeal to the population: Anyone who has seen something suspicious the night should contact the police on 0800/2361 111. This is also the focus of the current reporting of the Recklinghausen police headquarters, which continues to pursue the situation, as it is on Presseportal.de means.

The situation illustrates the continuing problems with vandalism and the need for more security in the region. In view of the latest events, it will be necessary that citizens remain vigilant to prevent possible further crimes and to support the police with information.