Burglars in the basement surprised: Police are looking for witnesses in Leopoldshöhe!

Burglars in the basement surprised: Police are looking for witnesses in Leopoldshöhe!

in Leopoldshöhe, an attempted break -in in a single -family house in the Fasanenweg occurred in the early morning hours of October 11, 2024. What was an apparent normality in this quiet residential area was abruptly disturbed by the uninvited presence of a burglar.

Between 02:30 a.m. and 02:40 a.m., the perpetrator used an unlocked cellar door to get access to the building. Once in the basement, he began to search a closet, apparently looking for valuables. But the homeowners had noticed the unpleasant penetration and confronted the intruder directly.

the unexpected decision of the perpetrator

When the residents addressed the burglar, he reacted immediately and fled. Without prey, he opened through the cellar door and disappeared into the darkness of the night. Fortunately, the attempted burglary remained because the perpetrator failed to steal something. The prompt reaction of the house residents could have made a significant contribution to the fact that the situation went out lightly.

The Lippe police asked for information from the population. Anyone who has made suspicious observations in the said night in the Fasanenweg or the surrounding area is asked to contact the responsible criminal commissioner 2 on 05231 6090. Every hint could be crucial to identify the perpetrator and to protect against further burglaries in the future.

Incidents such as this throw a skill light on the importance of security precautions in residential areas. The residents may now be more sensitized to the need to secure doors and windows and to be aware of what is going on around their surroundings. Such events can often cause unexpected reactions and stimulate the neighborhood to act.

Details about the incident and its backgrounds are still sparse. Nevertheless, the community at Leopoldshöhe remains vigilant and tries to support each other in such uncertain times. The police point out that prevention is the best protection. Further information and details on the same incidents can be found at www.presseportal.de . This comprehensive overview could also help others to avoid similar incidents.