Burglary in the grocery store: Freiburg is looking for witnesses!

Burglary in the grocery store: Freiburg is looking for witnesses!

On the night of Wednesday, October 9, 2024, a grocery store was broken into in Freiburg. The incident was reported around 2:20 a.m. on Rieselfeldallee, near the “Geschwister-Scholl-Platz” tram stop. According to previous information, unknown perpetrators entered the store and stole an as yet undetermined number of e-cigarettes. Details of the property damage caused are not yet known.

The investigation shows that at least two people were involved in the break-in. While the first perpetrator was described as wearing a black down jacket with a hood, gray trousers and light-colored shoes, the second perpetrator was seen wearing a conspicuously reflective down jacket that had a distinctive dark emblem on the left upper arm. In addition, the second perpetrator wore jeans-like pants with light spots and white gloves that resembled motorcycle gloves. The masking of the suspects' faces suggests that they were careful not to be recognized.

Investigations are ongoing

The Freiburg-Rieselfeld police have started investigating this case and are urgently looking for witnesses. Anyone who observed anything suspicious on the night in question or who can provide information about the perpetrators is asked to come forward. Information can be submitted around the clock to the Freiburg-Süd police station on 0761-882-4421 or directly to the Freiburg-Rieselfeld police station on 0761-4768700.

The perpetrators' approach and choice of target indicate that they specifically stole e-cigarettes. At a time when such products are becoming increasingly popular, this could potentially be a sign of organized theft within the city. Police are appealing to the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity quickly. Solving such crimes is of great importance in order to maintain a sense of security in the community and prevent similar incidents in the future. Further information regarding this incident may emerge from the ongoing investigation.

The break-in has disrupted the feeling of security in the Freiburg-Rieselfeld area, and it remains to be seen whether the police will be able to identify the perpetrator or perpetrators based on information from witnesses. A more detailed overview of the security situation in the region is expected, while authorities continue to rely on information from the public to shed light. For more information on this topic, see the report www.presseportal.de helpful.