Tiberias stolen in Worms - police are looking for witnesses!

Tiberias stolen in Worms - police are looking for witnesses!

In an unexpected incident, the sign of the Israeli twin town of Tiberia was stolen in Worms. The theft occurred on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2024, around 11:50 p.m., as a patrol of the Worms police inspection to monitor Von-Steuben-Straße and noticed the lack of the sign.

The officials found that the sign was apparently unscrewed, while the other urban partnership signs remained intact. The incident raises questions because there is currently no evidence of the possible perpetrators. The theft not only affects the sign itself, but also has meaning for the symbolic connection between Worms and Tiberias.

Details of the incident

The sign was part of a series of signs that represent city twinning and are set up in Worms in Von-Steuben-Straße. The theft could have happened from different motifs, but is particularly important for the twin city and its relationships, which are promoted by such signs. Tiberias is not only a city in Israel, but also embodies cultural and historical connections that are strengthened by the partnership between the two cities.

The police authorities assure that they are urgently requested to work on the case and to provide information on possible witnesses or suspects. The Worms Police Inspection asks to report on 06241 852-0 if someone has information about the theft. A contact by email is also possible at piworms@polizei.rlp.de.

The citizens of Worms are encouraged to be attentive and continue to pay attention to the signs of their partner cities in the future. These symbols stand not only for geographical ties, but also for friendship and cooperation across cultural and national borders.

For more information on the incident and other press releases by the Rhineland-Palatinate police, the press office of the Worms police department can be reached on 06241 852-2040. Additional details about this and other reports are available online.

How the situation continues remains to be seen, while the investigation into this incident continues. The lack of the sign also raises questions about security in the city and which measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future

If you have relevant information, you should not hesitate to report so that the sign that represents an important connection to Tiberias may be brought back to your place.