Break-in at the St. Vitus factory: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

Break-in at the St. Vitus factory: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

In Meppen, previously unknown perpetrators broke into a workshop at the St. Vitus factory on Zeisstrasse last night. The break-in occurred between Friday, 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 p.m. The perpetrators forced their way into the workshop, searched the premises and then escaped with unknown stolen goods. The exact list of stolen items is not yet known.

The police in Meppen have now launched a call for witnesses to collect information about the perpetrators. People who have noticed suspicious activity in the Zeisstrasse area or know anything about the incident are asked to call 05931/9490. Any clue can be helpful in solving the crime and finding those responsible.

Details about the incident

Burglary is always a serious crime that causes not only material damage but also a feeling of insecurity in the community. In this case, the perpetrators targeted the St.-Vitus-Werk workshop. As the police report, access to the workshop was apparently not child's play as the perpetrators forced their way in. This suggests that the action was well planned and the perpetrators may have knowledge or experience in such an environment.

The exact time of the break-in extends over a long period of time. This could mean that the perpetrators may not have been disturbed during the break-in, increasing their chance of escape. Police are encouraging residents and passers-by to report any suspicious sightings. As a rule, in residential areas there are often people who notice something suspicious but are hesitant to report it to the police.

It is also suspected that the time the perpetrators escaped in the early evening hours plays a role, as it is quieter during this time. A break-in at such a time can raise many questions, especially considering that crime is often carried out at less busy times in order to remain as undetected as possible.

For further information and updates on this incident, police remain actively seeking witnesses. The entire community is called upon to be vigilant in this matter. Such incidents show how important it is to look out for one another and share information. The police are evaluating all information and ask for your understanding that the investigation may take time.

Raising awareness of safe behavior and prevention measures against burglaries are also part of the police service. If the public has information about suspicious observations, this can lead to a better feeling of security in the neighborhood. There are more details about this incident at www.presseportal.de.