Cigarette machines in Buchholz and Neustadt – Dark night of the perpetrators!

Cigarette machines in Buchholz and Neustadt – Dark night of the perpetrators!

In a series of nighttime incidents of vandalism that rocked the quiet communities of Buchholz (Westerwald) and Neustadt (Wied), two cigarette machines were violently broken into over the weekend. The acts took place on the night of Friday, October 4th, 2024, to Saturday, October 5th, 2024. In Buchholz, the incident occurred on Hauptstrasse, while similar criminal activity was discovered in Neustadt, more precisely in the Fernthal district on Dreischläger Strasse.

The perpetrators not only stole the cigarette packets from the machines, but also the cash that was stored in them. Such incidents are not only a financial loss for the vending machine operators, but also pose a safety problem for residents. The police are asking the public for help: Anyone who observed anything suspicious on the night in question, particularly unusual vehicles, is asked to come forward.

Background of the incidents

The affected communities tried to draw attention to such crimes, as they not only threaten the existence of businesses, but also affect the general feeling of security of residents. It is important to take such activities seriously and take appropriate action to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Strassenhaus police station has initiated the investigation and is accepting tips on 02634/9520. Alternatively, information can be sent by email to pistrassenhaus@polizei.rlp.de. Sharing information can be crucial to identifying and catching perpetrators.

The events in Buchholz and Neustadt show how important community vigilance and cooperation with the police are to maintain security and order. It remains to be seen whether the investigations will lead to a quick resolution of the cases and whether further crimes in the region can be prevented. For a detailed look at the case, see the report on www.presseportal.de.