Wave of burglaries shakes Ratingen and Haan – police warn!

Wave of burglaries shakes Ratingen and Haan – police warn!

Mettmann (ots)

The police in the Mettmann district have registered several break-ins in the last few days that are cause for concern. The incidents occurred in rated and Haan and point to the increasing risk for homeowners.

In Ratingen, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., a single-family home on Kleiststrasse was targeted by burglars. They initially gained access through the garden and stole high-quality jewelry. The extent of the damage remains unclear for the time being, but police investigations are in full swing.

Burglary in Haan

Another incident occurred in Haan between Monday, October 7th at 7:15 p.m. and Tuesday, October 8th at 6:45 p.m. Unknown perpetrators used scaffolding to break into an attic apartment on Bahnhofstrasse. They damaged the roof and got into the apartment through a window. The burglars stole toys worth a few hundred euros, which shows that even smaller valuables can be of interest to criminals.

The search for the perpetrators has already begun. The police in Ratingen are asking for help from the public. If you have any relevant information, you can contact the investigators on 02102 9981-6210. The telephone number 02129 9328-6480 is available to citizens in Haan. It is also recommended that if you suspect a crime, you inform the police on the emergency number 110.

In light of recent events, it is important that homeowners take steps to protect against break-ins. The authorities offer tips on how to secure your own four walls as well as information about burglary protection on their homepage. Home security should not be taken lightly, especially at a time when the number of such incidents is increasing. Further information about home break-ins and preventive measures can be found on the Mettmann District Police Department homepage under the following link: www.presseportal.de.