Brazen burglary in Berneck: Gärtnerei deprived of several thousand francs!

Brazen burglary in Berneck: Gärtnerei deprived of several thousand francs!

In the night of June 19, 2025, a brazen burglary occurred in a nursery on Littenbachstrasse in Berneck. Unknown perpetrators gained violence over a broken window and searched for several rooms of the facility, as reported (https://www.vol.at/dreister-einbrister-gaertei-littenbachstrasse/9492347). They stole several thousand francs cash and caused an estimated property damage of around CHF 2,000. The St. Gallen cantonal police have already started investigations, but so far there are no evidence of the identity of the perpetrators.

The slump took place between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The increasing burglary figures in the canton of St. Gallen also skill lightly on the security situation in the region. According to IMTICKER.CH, the police warn for increased vigilance and recommends to consider effective security measures.

increasing burglary figures and safety precautions

The security situation in Switzerland is not unproblematic. The police crime statistics for 2023 shows an increase in burglaries and attempts at burglary by 18.1% in almost 78,000 cases compared to the previous year. This increase also affects companies and indicates an increased need for action. According to Wirtschaftsfenster.de, small and medium-sized companies in particular are threatened by burglaries, which can have for many existential consequences, especially without adequate insurance.

It is particularly important in this context that entrepreneurs in endangered industries such as craft, logistics and gastronomy are considering extensive security measures. These include burglar -resistant windows and doors that should at least meet resistance class 2 in accordance with DIN EN 1627. The use of VSG security glass, modern motion detectors and alarm systems is also recommended in order to identify and report possible attempts at break-in at an early stage.

The increase in organized crime makes it particularly important for companies to protect themselves from unauthorized access. Burglars often aim at factories, offices and workshops, so that a proactive security strategy is necessary to prevent theft and to secure your own existence.