Burglary in Maulbronn: Thousands of thieves captured - witnesses wanted!

Burglary in Maulbronn: Thousands of thieves captured - witnesses wanted!

in Maulbronn, a shocking slump caused excitement on Saturday afternoon! Unknown perpetrators have captured several thousand euros in the form of cash and jewelry. The incident occurred between 2:00 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. on the street "In the chapel gardens". The burglars entered the single -family house over the rear area and searched all floors for valuable objects before they escaped unnoticed.

The Pforzheim criminal police have taken over the investigation and calls the population for help! Witnesses who have noticed suspicious people or vehicles near the crime scene are asked to report on 07231 186-4444. Every hint could be crucial to grasp the perpetrators and get the stolen objects back!

burglary statistics and legal consequences

A burglary is not only a crime, but also a serious intervention in the privacy of those affected. According to German law, theft can be punished with up to five years in prison, while heavy theft, such as burglaries, can be punished at up to ten years. In 2022, around 1.8 million thefts were registered in Germany, an increase of 20 percent compared to the previous year. The clarification rate varies strongly: While almost 90 percent of the cases are informed in shoplifting, the quota for money thefts is only 7.9 percent.

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