Burglary in Herxheim church: Sacred treasures badly damaged!

Burglary in Herxheim church: Sacred treasures badly damaged!

In the small community Herxheim, the peaceful night's sleep in the Catholic Church in Kesslerstrasse was disturbed by a shocking incident. In the night between Wednesday and Thursday, strangers broke into the church and left a picture of the destruction. This action not only affected the believers, but also raises questions about the security of church institutions.

The intruders probably gained access to the church building through a window. Then they ransacked the sacristy, a room in which sacred objects and liturgical utensils are kept. The damage caused by this is significant: it is estimated that the material loss is in the five -digit range, which is a bitter pill for the community. The destruction of sacred objects that are important for religious practice hits the community deeply into the heart.

call to witnesses

The Landau criminal police have already started and hopes for important information from the population. Witnesses who have noticed something suspicious in the said period are asked to report to kilandau.k45@polizei.rlp.de on 06341 287-3008 or by email. Your information could make a decisive contribution to clarifying the crime.

The incident leads to a new thinking about security in many places of worship. In times when vandalism and burglaries increase, the protection of worshipers is more important than ever. This church, which is a place of hope and spirituality for many people, was now the goal of criminals. In addition, it is questionable which measures can take churches to better protect themselves without losing their open, inviting atmosphere.

The results of the investigation and the reaction of the municipality to this incident could result in further developments. While the municipality in Herxheim mourns its lost values and the damaged sacred objects, the investigators are faced with the challenge of holding the perpetrators into account. More information about the details of the incident is also available on www.pfalz-express.de .