Attempted car theft in Greiz: Police are looking for witnesses!

Attempted car theft in Greiz: Police are looking for witnesses!

In the dark night from November 18 to November 18, 2024, there was an exciting incident in Greiz that called the police on the scene! Unknown perpetrators tried to penetrate the car of an 83-year-old woman who was parked in Wiesestrasse. They manipulated with awkward hands at the castle door at the castle, but their plan failed! Whether they actually wanted to steal the VW remains unclear, but the damage amounts to several hundred euros. The police are now investigating attempted particularly heavy theft and asking the population for information on 03661/6210.

A look at the crime statistics

The numbers speak a clear language: 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 89.8 percent of the cases are informed when shop theft, the quota is only 7.9 percent in the case of money thefts. The fact that not all thefts are reported is particularly alarming. Often only the cases in which the perpetrators have already been caught are displayed.

The police in Greiz remains vigilant and encourages citizens to be attentive and report suspicious activities. The fight against crime is in full swing, and every hint can be crucial!