Burglary in Monheim: Perpetrators enter as residents sleep!

Burglary in Monheim: Perpetrators enter as residents sleep!

In Mettmann, several burglaries have occurred in the past few days that have attracted the attention of the local police. Monheim am Rhein is particularly affected, where on October 10, 2024, a slump in an apartment building contributed to the alarming Situation. In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., the apartment door of a housekeeping was violently opened while the residents slept.

The incident occurred on Charlottenburger Straße. The perpetrators penetrated the apartment unauthorizedly, but fortunately the residents were not present at that time. When they were woken up by a loud sound, they noticed the open door. Surprisingly, there was no theft, which the situation defused.

police asks for information

The police in Monheim have started the investigation and asks the population for help. Notes on suspicious persons or observations near the crime scene can be reported on 02173 9594-6350. It is pointed out that emergency number 110 should be selected immediately in the suspicion.

It is not only important to report such incidents, but also to be informed about prevention measures. The district police authority Mettmann provides information on the topic of housing burglary protection on its website. At this link find interested citizens useful tips on how to adopt effectively against break -ins.

The Mettmann police underline the importance of vigilance within the community. Prevention programs and information should help people in the region to be aware of their security and become active in suspicious events. The district police authority can be reached on 02104 982-1010 and reports via different channels, including a WhatsApp channel, via relevant police reports.

As the current burglaries show, the topic of security remains an important concern for citizens. Even if no theft has been committed in this specific case, the penetration into foreign property is still a serious offense that worries the population.