Burglary gang in East Westphalia-Lippe: arrest after copper theft!

Burglary gang in East Westphalia-Lippe: arrest after copper theft!

published: Friday, November 8th, 2024 06:48

A spectacular police operation caused excitement in East Westphalia-Lippe! A 27-year-old man from Gelsenkirchen was arrested after having committed a theft series together with two accomplices. The men were targeting copper and were observed on a scrap place when loading their prey. An attentive witness immediately alerted the police, who came with a helicopter and several patrol cars.

The persecution of the refugees suspects was dramatic! When the police arrived, the men tried to flee. But their plan failed: they were finally discovered and arrested on a tree. The officers found an incredible 400 kilograms of copper in the van of the perpetrators and other stolen goods, which came from several burglaries in the Paderborn and Gütersloh districts. The men, at the age of 24 to 27, are now suspected of being responsible for a series of burglaries.

The perpetrators in focus

The arrested are anything but unsolved. While one of the men lives in Gelsenkirchen, the other two have no permanent residence in Germany. Their criminal machinations could have far -reaching consequences, because the police are now investigating them for numerous burglaries. The prey you have achieved in the past few weeks could be much larger than previously assumed. The investigation is in full swing!