Burglary attempt in Kandel: Police are looking for witnesses at the water tower!

Burglary attempt in Kandel: Police are looking for witnesses at the water tower!

Am Wasserturm, 76870 Kandel, Deutschland - in Kandel, a shocking incident occurred on Saturday evening! Unknown perpetrators tried between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to break into an apartment building in the street Am Wasserturm street. Although the burglars failed, they left property damage of 500 euros. The police are now looking for witnesses who made suspicious observations at the time of the crime.

The police Wörth asks the population for help: Who saw or heard something suspicious between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. near the water tower? Information can be reported by phone at 07271-92210 or by email to piwoerth@polizei.rlp.de. Every hint could be crucial to grasp the perpetrators!

crime statistics and legal consequences

A look at the crime statistics shows that burglaries are a serious problem. According to German law, simple theft can be punished with up to five years in prison, while in more severe cases, such as gang theft or robbery, the punishments can even be up to 15 years. In 2022, around 1.8 million thefts were registered in Germany, which represents an increase of 20 percent compared to the previous year. The clarification rate varies greatly, with only 7.9 percent of the money thefts being informed.

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